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   Fairfax County, officially the County of Fairfax, is a county in the Commonwealth of Virginia. With a population of 1,150,309 as of the 2020 census , [1] it is the most populous county in Virginia, the most populous jurisdiction in the Washington metropolitan area , and the most populous location in the Washington–Baltimore combined ...

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     Fairfax, Virginia (/ ˈ f ɛər f æ k s / FAIR-faks), formally...

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     Fairfax County is a county in the U.S. state of Virginia. In...

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fairfax,_VirginiaFairfax, Virginia - Wikipedia

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   Fairfax, Virginia (/ ˈ f ɛər f æ k s / FAIR-faks), formally the City of Fairfax, and colloquially known as Fairfax City, Downtown Fairfax, Old Town Fairfax, Fairfax Courthouse, FFX, and Fairfax, is an independent city in Virginia and the county seat of Fairfax County, Virginia, in the United States.

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   Fairfax County is a county in the U.S. state of Virginia. In the year 2020, 1,150,309 people lived in this county. The county seat is Fairfax. References

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   Fairfax, Virginia. Coordinates: 38°51′9″N 77°18′15″W. City of Fairfax, Virginia. Independent city. City of Fairfax. Old Town of Fairfax City. Nicknames: Downtown Fairfax, Fairfax City, Historic Fairfax. Location of Fairfax in Virginia.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Reston,_VirginiaReston, Virginia - Wikipedia

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   Reston, Virginia. /  38.95444°N 77.34639°W  / 38.95444; -77.34639. Reston is a census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States, and a principal city of both Northern Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area. [4] As of the 2020 U.S. census, Reston's population was 63,226.

6. www.fairfaxcounty.gov › topics › historyHistory of Fairfax County | Topics

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   Formed in 1742, Fairfax County has a long and fruitful history. To learn more about how Fairfax County government operates today, visit the About Fairfax County webpage. History Commission. The Fairfax County History Commission was established by the County of Fairfax in 1969.

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   Is Fairfax a county?

   • The county seat is Fairfax; however, because it is an independent city under Virginia law, the city of Fairfax is not part of the county. The county is part of the Northern Virginia region and forms part of the suburban ring of Washington, D.C., the nation's capital. The county is predominantly suburban with some urban and rural pockets.

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   How did Fairfax become a city?

   • As an independent city of Virginia, rather than an incorporated town within a county, Fairfax derives its governing authority from the Virginia General Assembly. In order to revise the power and structure of the city government, the city must request the General Assembly to amend the charter. The present charter was granted in 1966.

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   Where is Fairfax located?

   • Fairfax is located close to the geographic center of Fairfax County, at 38°51′9″N 77°18′15″W (38.852612, −77.304377). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.3 square miles (16.3 km 2 ), of which all but 0.04 square miles (0.1 km 2) is land.

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   What type of government does Fairfax County have?

   • Fairfax County adopted the urban county executive form of government in 1966. As of the 2000 census, Fairfax County's 13 largest communities are all unincorporated CDPs, the largest of which are Centreville, Reston, and McLean, each with a population over 45,000.

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   Is Fairfax County a congested area?

   • Northern Virginia, including Fairfax County, is the third worst congested traffic area in the nation, in terms of percentage of congested roadways and time spent in traffic. Of the lane miles in the region, 44 percent are rated "F" or worst for congestion. Northern Virginia residents spend an average of 46 hours a year stuck in traffic.

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   What is the Fairfax County History Commission?

   • The Fairfax County History Commission was established by the County of Fairfax in 1969. The purpose of the Commission is to advise the County Government and to promote and encourage public interest in all matters bearing on the history of Fairfax County. The Fairfax County History Commission generally meets on the first Wednesday of every month.

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8. www.fairfaxcounty.gov › topics › about-fairfax-countyAbout Fairfax County | Topics

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   About Fairfax County. ON THIS PAGE. Fairfax County Fast Facts Videos. Government Structure. Dillon Rule. Form of Government. Fairfax County operates under the urban county executive form of government, an optional form of Virginia county government.