City profile

Spanning more than 250 years of American history, Alexandria is the 12th largest political unit in Virginia, and offers a unique blend of city life and small vibrant neighborhoods. Alexandria is an independent city, not part of any county. The City is bounded by Arlington County (to the north), Fairfax County (to the west and south) and the Potomac River (to the east).

City neighborhoods: Arlandria, Beverly Hills, Braddock Heights, Brad Lee, Cameron Station, Clover, College Park, Dalecrest, Del Ray, Eisenhower Valley, Fort Ward Heights, Foxchase, Hume, Landmark, Lynhaven, Old Town, Parkfairfax, Potomac Yard, Rosemont, Seminary Hill, Shirley Duke, Upper Potomac West, Varsity Park, Warwick Village.

NOTE: Many locations with "Alexandria" mailing addresses are actually in Fairfax County, not in the City of Alexandria.

City population: 128,000 (2000 census)
Registered voters: 90,000 (as of Oct. 2004); 75,000 "active"
Precincts: 24 (see list & map)
Maps: Official (from the City) and interactive street (from Yahoo!)