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  2. Richmond, Virginia - Wikipedia

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    Richmond ( / ˈrɪtʃmənd / RICH-mənd) is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. Incorporated in 1742, Richmond has been an independent city since 1871. The city's population in the 2020 census was 226,610, up from 204,214 in 2010, [6] making it Virginia's fourth-most populous city.

  3. History of Richmond, Virginia - Wikipedia

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    The history of Richmond, Virginia, as a modern city, dates to the early 17th century, and is crucial to the development of the colony of Virginia, the American Revolutionary War, and the Civil War. After Reconstruction, Richmond's location at the falls of the James River helped it develop a diversified economy and become a land transportation hub.

  4. Richmond, VA Map & Directions - MapQuest

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    1501 to 1742 - Richmond, a palace town in Surrey, UK. Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the United States. It is an independent city and not part of any county. Richmond is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and the Greater Richmond area.

  5. Richmond | City, Virginia, & Population | Britannica

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    Show More. Virginia State Capitol, Richmond. Richmond, independent city and capital of Virginia, U.S., situated in the east-central part of the state at the head of navigation of the James River. It is the centre of a metropolitan area that includes Henrico, Chesterfield, and Hanover counties, although it is administratively independent of any ...

  6. Richmond, Virginia - WorldAtlas

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    Richmond, Virginia. Richmond serves as the capital of the US state of Virginia and is located in the Piedmont region in the state's east-central portion, on the fall line of the James River. The city covers 162.05 sq. km and is considered one of the oldest cities in the United States.

  7. Home | Richmond

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    Richmond City Council is the governing legislative institution of Richmond, Virginia and it represents residents in creating and amending local laws, providing government policy and oversight, and establishing the annual Richmond Government Budget. Click here for Council information, members, legislation, meetings, laws, charter, and more!

  8. Greater Richmond Region - Wikipedia

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    The Greater Richmond Region, the Richmond metropolitan area or Central Virginia, is a region and metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Virginia, centered on Richmond.

  9. Henrico County, Virginia - Wikipedia

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    Henrico County / h ɛ n ˈ r aɪ k oʊ /, officially the County of Henrico, is located in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 334,389 making it the fifth-most populous county in Virginia. Henrico County is included in the Greater Richmond Region. There is no incorporated community within ...

  10. Virginia - Wikipedia

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    The state's capital is Richmond, its most populous city is Virginia Beach, and Fairfax County is the state's most populous political subdivision. Virginia's population in 2022 was over 8.68 million, with 35% living within the Greater Washington metropolitan area.

  11. Virginia | Capital, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica

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    It is bordered by Maryland to the northeast, the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast, North Carolina and Tennessee to the south, Kentucky to the west, and West Virginia to the northwest. The state capital is Richmond.