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Where is Richmond, Virginia



Richmond is located in central Virginia, along the James River, approximately midway between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. About 100 miles south of Washington, D.C.. Richmond is the capital of Virginia and one of the oldest major cities in the United States.




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Where is Richmond, VA
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Richmond is located in the eastern part of the Virginia. It is the third largest metropolitan area in Virginia state.


Sr. NoFact sheet Richmond
1Country USA
2State Virginia
3Location Eastern part of the State
4Latitude 37.32′27.5″N
5Longitude 77.25′58.4″W
6Total area162km2 ( 62.5 sq mi )
7Total Population205,533
8Zip Codes23173
9Area code804
10Nearby Cities Highland Springs, Chester, Laurel, Tuckahoe
11Major Tourists' Attraction Maymont Park, Museum of the Confederacy, Children's Museum of Richmond, Jefferson Hotel
12Nearest airport Richmond International Airport (11 miles)
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