Congress Heights
in Washington County of District of Columbia, United States

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
38.843 and -77.000 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 38° 50' 34" and W -77° 0' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:01 PM (Friday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:23 am and 7:49 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

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Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-04-19 08:03:45

Explore Congress Heights

Congress Heights in Washington County (District of Columbia) is located in United States a little south-east of Washington DC, the country's capital.

Local time in Congress Heights is now 04:01 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Congress Heights, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in a distance of 2 mi (or 3 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville in a distance of 62 mi (or 100 km), South-West. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. We found 10 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Alexandria, Washington DC, Arlington, Falls Church and Upper Marlboro. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 65 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 55%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 84% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 19th of April 2024

18°C (65 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

15°C (59 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

18°C (64 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Mandarin Oriental WashingtonDC

Address
3,2 mi
1330 MARYLAND AVENUE SW
20024 Washington
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Global Luxury Suites at Crystal City

Address
2,8 mi
220 20th St
22202 Arlington
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


EXECUSTAY AT 220 TWENTIETH STR

Address
2,8 mi
220 20TH STREET SOUTH
22202 Arlington
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The View Apartment

Address
2,6 mi
1100 6th Street Southwest
20024 washington
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


HARBORSIDE HOTEL

Address
2,8 mi
6400 OXON HILL RD
20745 OXON HILL
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Crowne Plaza OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA

Address
2,9 mi
901 North Fairfax Street
22314 ALEXANDRIA
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Canopy by Hilton Washington DC The Wharf

Address
2,7 mi
975 7th Street SW
20024 Washington DC
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn WASHINGTON-CAPITOL

Address
3,1 mi
550 C Street S.W.
20024 WASHINGTON
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


CRYSTAL QUARTERS CORPORATE HOUSING

Address
2,8 mi
2600 CRYSTAL DRIVE
22202 Arlington
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Found Places Capitol Hill Bed & Breakfast

Address
3,3 mi
101 5th Street, NE
20002 Washington
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Bolling Field

Bolling Field is a 905 acres military installation, located in Southeast Washington, D.C. , established on 1 October 2010 in accordance with congressional legislation implementing the recommendations of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission.

Located at 38.8428, -77.0161 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1917 establishments in the United States, Fields of the United States Air Force, Defense Intelligence Agency, Military facilities in Washington, D.C., Intelligence agency headquarters, Strategic Air Command military installations, Airfields of the United States Army Air Service, Airfields of the United States Army Air Corps, Initial United States Air Force installations, Airfields of the General Headquarters Air Force, Airfields of the United States Army Air Forces in Washington, D.C.

Congress Heights (WMATA station)

Congress Heights is an island platformed Washington Metro station in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C. , United States. The station was opened on January 13, 2001, and is operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). Providing service for only the Green Line, the station is located at Alabama Avenue and 13th Street, lying under St. Elizabeths Hospital. Congress Heights is the last Green Line station in the District of Columbia going southeast.

Located at 38.8454, -76.9878 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Green Line (Washington Metro), Washington Metro stations in Washington, D.C., Railway stations opened in 2001, 2001 establishments in the United States

Congress Heights

Congress Heights is a largely residential neighborhood in Southeast Washington, D.C. Although it is in the poorest section of what is generally regarded as inner-city Washington—the area east of the Anacostia River -- it is very likely the most economically diverse, and most suburban, neighborhood in that section of the city. Congress Heights, in fact, contains the largest commercial district in Washington's Ward 8, along Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X Avenues.

Located at 38.843, -77 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.

Ballou High School

Ballou Senior High School is a public school located in Washington, D.C. , United States. Ballou is a part of the District of Columbia Public Schools. The current principal is Rahman Branch. The marching band traveled to the 2009 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California and the 2009 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Located at 38.8403, -77.0013 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public high schools in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia Public Schools

Barry Farm

Barry Farm is a small neighborhood in Southeast Washington, D.C. , adjacent to St. Elizabeths Hospital. It is today almost entirely occupied by public housing projects and has a reputation for violent crime, poverty, and neglect. The entire neighborhood of public housing is planned for a complete redevelopment from single-use, single-income (low) into a mixed-use, mixed-income neighborhood designed to complement its historic setting and location adjacent to the Anacostia Metro Station.

Located at 38.8593, -76.9991 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C., Public housing in the United States

Bellevue (Washington, D.C.)

Bellevue is a residential neighborhood in far SW Washington, DC. It is bounded by South Capitol Street to the north and east, Joliet and First Streets to the south, and the Potomac River to the west.

Located at 38.8274, -77.0089 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.

Washington Highlands, Washington, D.C

Washington Highlands is a large residential neighborhood in Southeast Washington, D.C. , bounded on three sides by Oxon Run Park and on the fourth (southeast) side by Southern Avenue. It is the largest residential neighborhood in Ward 8, the poorest and least developed section of Washington.

Located at 38.8321, -76.9947 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C., Populated places in Washington, D.C. with African American majority populations

Fort Greble

Fort Greble was an American Civil War-era Union fortification constructed as part of the defenses of Washington, D.C. during that war. Named for First-Lieutenant John T. Greble, the first West Point graduate killed in the U.S. Civil War, it protected the junction of the Anacostia and Potomac rivers, and from its position on a bluff in the Congress Heights, precluded any bombardment of the Washington Navy Yard and southeastern portions of the city.

Located at 38.8272, -77.0147 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Government buildings completed in 1861, Infrastructure completed in 1861, Civil War defenses of Washington, D.C., Forts in the District of Columbia, American Civil War forts

Naval Support Facility Anacostia

Naval Support Facility (NSF) Anacostia is a United States Naval Base in Anacostia, Washington, D.C. and is conjoined with Bolling Air Force Base. NSF Anacostia falls under the command of Naval Support Activity Washington.

Located at 38.851, -77.0135 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Military facilities in Washington, D.C., United States Naval Air Stations, United States Navy bases

Oxon Run Parkway

The Oxon Run Parkway, is a roadway and small park in the Washington Highlands neighborhood of Washington, D.C.. 126 acres of important wetlands and deciduous forest is located in this urban environment. Only a single road, managed by the National Park Service, traverses the area, which is meant to demonstrate how a relatively wooded and pristine environment can be preserved within a city setting.

Located at 38.8382, -76.9849 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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United States federal parkways, Streets in Washington, D.C., United States National Park Service areas in Washington, D.C.

National Intelligence University

The National Intelligence University (NIU), (formerly known as the National Defense Intelligence College and the Joint Military Intelligence College), is an education and research institution that is federally chartered to prepare United States Intelligence Community (USIC) personnel for senior positions in the USIC and the national security structure. Since 1963, over 80,000 military and civilian students have completed courses or participated in the College's varied academic programs.

Located at 38.8424, -77.0162 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Defense Intelligence Agency, Educational institutions established in 1962, , Intelligence analysis, , Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Military academies of the United States, Staff colleges, Universities and colleges in Washington, D.C., Intelligence education

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) is a 905 acres military installation, located in Southeast Washington, D.C. , established on 1 October 2010 in accordance with congressional legislation implementing the recommendations of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission.

Located at 38.8428, -77.0161 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Joint bases of the United States military, 2010 establishments in the United States, Military facilities in Washington, D.C.

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