Virginia, US
Virginia: Located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, this state is home to key cities like Richmond (the capital), Virginia Beach, and Norfolk.
About
Virginia is a state located in the southeastern and mid-Atlantic region of the United States. It played a pivotal role in early American history as one of the original 13 colonies.
History and Culture
Virginia has a long, rich history. It was named after England's Virgin Queen Elizabeth I. The first permanent English settlement was in Jamestown in 1607. Williamsburg served as the colonial capital. Important events include the founding of the House of Burgesses, the first elected legislative assembly in America, in 1619.
Historical attractions include colonial sites like Mount Vernon, Monticello and more than 25 National Park sites. Virginia has strong roots in early American history, culture and politics.
Geography and Climate
Virginia covers 42,775 square miles. It shares borders with Maryland, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee and North Carolina. The landscape includes coastal plains, Piedmont region, Blue Ridge Mountains and Allegheny Plateau.
The climate varies from humid subtropical in the southeast to humid continental in higher elevations. Summers are hot and humid while winters are mild.
Economy and Industry
Virginia has the highest concentration of high-tech workers and data centers in the U.S. The Pentagon and other federal agencies contribute to Virginia’s economy. Important industries include technology, finance, tourism and the military. Coal mining is also significant.
Major corporations headquartered in Virginia include Capital One and Altria. The tourism industry brings in billions of dollars to historic sites like Colonial Williamsburg.
Government and Politics
The capital of Virginia is Richmond while its most populous city is Virginia Beach. The current governor is Glenn Youngkin, a Republican. Virginia is considered a swing state in presidential elections.
In summary, Virginia is an historic state with colonial roots and contributions to early American democracy. It continues to be influential in technology, business, politics and culture.
State Snapshot
Virginia at a glance
Virginia currently has 323 quality-checked populated place pages and 133 county pages linked on MapSof.
Mapped cities & towns
323
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
County pages
133
Open related pagesLargest city
Virginia BeachPopulation 451,231
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Virginia
| Population | 8,590,563 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Area | 110862 km2 |
| Has part | Chesapeake |
| Water as percent of area | 7.68% |
| Land as percent of area | 92.32% |
| Easternmost point | Point(-75.242448 38.026878) |
| Northernmost point | Point(-78.347087 39.466012) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.5481,-77.4468 |
| Legislative body | Virginia General Assembly |
| Named for | Colony of Virginia |
| Official language | English |
| Altitude | 951 feet / 290 meters |
| Capital | Richmond |
| Establishment | June 25, 1788 (237 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 04:56:13 (19th April 2026) |
| Weather | 79℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Virginia is located at 37°32'53"N 77°26'48"W (37.5481200, -77.4467500). It has 6 neighbors: Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky.
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The largest city of Virginia is Virginia Beach with a population of 451,231. Other cities include, Chesapeake population 247,011, Norfolk population 242,803, Richmond population 232,226 and Arlington population 229,164. See all Virginia cities & populated places.
Largest Cities in Virginia (more)
Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Virginia.
| City Name | County | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | City of Virginia Beach | 451,231 |
| Chesapeake | City of Chesapeake | 247,011 |
| Norfolk | City of Norfolk | 242,803 |
| Richmond | City of Richmond | 232,226 |
| Arlington | Arlington | 229,164 |
| Newport News | City of Newport News | 179,062 |
| Alexandria | City of Alexandria | 158,726 |
| East Hampton | City of Hampton | 147,993 |
| Hampton | City of Hampton | 135,464 |
| Roanoke | City of Roanoke | 99,058 |
| Portsmouth Heights | City of Portsmouth | 99,049 |
| Portsmouth | City of Portsmouth | 95,094 |
| Suffolk | City of Suffolk | 93,913 |
| Lynchburg | City of Lynchburg | 81,561 |
| South Suffolk | City of Suffolk | 80,690 |
| Dale City | Prince William | 65,969 |
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Virginia
Official Website- Richmond
- King George County
- Powhatan County
- Martinsville
- Warren County
- Prince William County
- Alexandria
- Floyd County
- Orange County
- Page County
- Campbell County
- Portsmouth
- Culpeper County
- Fluvanna County
- Patrick County
- Williamsburg
- Danville
- Northampton County
- Mathews County
- Franklin
- Buckingham County
- Lancaster County
- Pittsylvania County
- Giles County
- Mecklenburg County
- Nottoway County
- Goochland County
- Henry County
- Greensville County
- Halifax County
- Lee County
- New Kent County
- Hopewell
- Dickenson County
- Middlesex County
- Stafford County
- Alleghany County
- Grayson County
- James City County
- Radford
- Poquoson
- Montgomery County
- Washington County
- Smyth County
- Newport News
- Amelia County
- Bedford County
- King and Queen County
- Clarke County
- Pulaski County
- Caroline County
- Roanoke County
- Appomattox County
- Virginia Beach
- Bath County
- Buena Vista
- Isle of Wight County
- Craig County
- Essex County
- Loudoun County
- Chesterfield County
- Fairfax County
- Tazewell County
- Dinwiddie County
- Wise County
- Wythe County
- Westmoreland County
- Bristol
- Covington
- Madison County
- Falls Church
- Gloucester County
- Manassas Park
- Norfolk
- Charles City County
- Franklin County
- Hanover County
- Lexington
- Salem
- Harrisonburg
- Russell County
- Staunton
- Prince Edward County
- Lunenburg County
- Spotsylvania County
- York County
- Surry County
- Prince George County
- Sussex County
- Galax
- Hampton
- Carroll County
- Greene County
- Rockingham County
- Roanoke
- Shenandoah County
- Fredericksburg
- Scott County
- Buchanan County
- Emporia
- Botetourt County
- Augusta County
- Fauquier County
- Frederick County
- Highland County
- Charlotte County
- Rappahannock County
- Colonial Heights
- Rockbridge County
- Winchester
- Waynesboro
- Southampton County
- Suffolk
- Accomack County
- Petersburg
- Cumberland County
- Richmond County
- Louisa County
- Brunswick County
- Albemarle County
- Norton
- Lynchburg
- Arlington County
- Bland County
- Henrico County
- Amherst County
- Chesapeake
- Fairfax
- King William County
- Northumberland County
- Nelson County
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 2,061,612 | - | census |
| 1920 | 2,309,187 | 10.72% | census |
| 1930 | 2,421,851 | 4.65% | census |
| 1940 | 2,677,773 | 9.56% | census |
| 1950 | 3,318,680 | 19.31% | census |
| 1960 | 3,966,949 | 16.34% | census |
| 1970 | 4,648,494 | 14.66% | census |
| 1980 | 5,346,818 | 13.06% | census |
| 1990 | 6,187,358 | 13.58% | census |
| 2000 | 7,078,515 | 12.59% | census |
| 2010 | 8,001,024 | 11.53% | census |
| 2011 | 8,101,155 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,185,080 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,252,427 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,310,993 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,361,808 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,410,106 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,463,587 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,501,286 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,535,519 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,590,563 | 0.64% | estimation process |
People born in Virginia (200)
People born in Virginia, including slave Henry Box Brown, German physician Anton Dilger, politician Zadock Cook, .
More notable people
- David Campbell (Governor of Virginia (1779-1859)) he was born in 02/08/1779
- James Johnson (Virginia congressman) he was born in 01/01/1800
- Duke R. Lee (actor (1881-1959)) he was born in 13/05/1881
- John J. Kindred (American politician (1864-1937)) he was born in 15/07/1864
- Henry King (American film director) he was born in 24/01/1886
- A. P. Carter (American musician) he was born in 15/12/1891
- William Henry Sheppard (African American missionary for the Presbyterian Church) he was born in 08/03/1865
- Francis Collins (American geneticist and director of the National Institutes of Health) he was born in 14/04/1950
- Adam Kaufman (American actor) he was born in 11/05/1974
- William Owsley (associate justice of the Kentucky Court of Appeals and the 16th Governor of Kentucky (1782-1862)) he was born in 24/03/1782
- John A. Bennett (American soldier and rapist) he was born in 10/04/1935
- Hardy Cross (American engineer) he was born in 10/02/1885
- John Dawson (American politician (1762-1814)) he was born in 01/01/1762
- Pell James (American actress) she was born in 30/04/1977
- Lester Butler (American blues harmonica player and singer) he was born in 12/11/1959
- Belle Boyd (American Confederate spy) she was born in 09/05/1844
- Curtis Turner (American racing driver) he was born in 12/04/1924
- John Smith (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1735
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Virginia Counties (more)
Fairfax County
county in Virginia, United States
Prince William County
county in Virginia, United States
Loudoun County
county in Virginia, United States
| County Name | Population |
|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 1,150,847 |
| Prince William County | 475,533 |
| Loudoun County | 422,784 |
| Chesterfield County | 358,245 |
| Henrico County | 333,766 |
| Arlington County | 240,119 |
| City of Portsmouth | 215,133 |
| Stafford County | 156,748 |
| Spotsylvania County | 138,449 |
| City of Winchester | 124,295 |
| Albemarle County | 110,652 |
| Hanover County | 108,262 |
| Montgomery County | 98,391 |
| Roanoke County | 94,509 |
| Frederick County | 91,119 |
| Rockingham County | 82,346 |
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