Ashburn was formerly known as Farmville in the 1980s since it mainly focused on farming and as a residential area. Its agricultural development grew from 1985 to 1996, but now, you can see a lot of high-tech facilities and commercial sites in the city.   Currently, there are 43,511 residents in Ashburn and it’s around 30 miles away from DC in the northwest direction. Moreover, you can visit plenty of leisure sites and natural parks in the area to spend time with family and friends.