Portsmouth, Virginia
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Portsmouth is a city in the U.S. State of Virginia. About 100,000 people live there.
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 Location of Portsmouth in Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 36°50′04″N 76°20′30″W / 36.83444°N 76.34167°WCoordinates: 36°50′04″N 76°20′30″W / 36.83444°N 76.34167°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | None (Independent city) |
| Founded | 1752 |
| Named for | Portsmouth, England |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council–manager[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46.68 sq mi (120.91 km2) |
| • Land | 33.30 sq mi (86.25 km2) |
| • Water | 13.38 sq mi (34.66 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 97,840 |
| • Rank | 9th in Virginia |
| • Density | 2,940.39/sq mi (1,135.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 23701-23709 |
| FIPS code | 51-64000[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1497102[5] |
| Website | www.portsmouthva.gov |
Portsmouth, Virginia Media
The Yellow Fever Memorial in Laurel Hill Cemetery was built to honor the "Doctors, Druggists and Nurses" from Philadelphia who helped fight the epidemic in Portsmouth
Newport News, Hampton, Portsmouth, and Norfolk, seen from space in July 1996. Portsmouth is in the center-right portion of the photo. North is at left.
Built in 1846, the Portsmouth Courthouse is a historic landmark in the center of the Olde Towne Historic District.
Seaboard Terminal, which served passenger trains until 1968
The Elizabeth River Ferry travels between Portsmouth and Norfolk
The Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth in 2012
References
- ↑ "City of Portsmouth - Olde Towne Portsmouth, VA". Olde Town Portsmouth, VA. Retrieved 2019-12-19.
- ↑ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Portsmouth city, Virginia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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