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  1. 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, [7] making it Virginia's fourth-most populous city. [8]

  2. Mar 2, 2024 · Experience the Mighty James River. Running from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay, the James River is not only one of Virginia’s greatest natural resources, but a celebrated playground for Richmond’s residents. Thanks to the James River Park System, visitors can enjoy the sights and sounds of the water through free trail access.

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  3. 2 days ago · 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 county. The English first explored the site ...

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    • American Civil War Center. Things aren’t always black and white, and with the perspective provided by 2020, many people recognize the importance of learning from our past (rather than rewriting history) to continue to evolve and grow as a nation.
    • Monument Avenue. As the country continues to evolve and truly embrace the self-evident truth that we are all created equal, Richmond has taken the lead in removing statues honoring Confederate leaders.
    • James River Park. From Ancarrow’s Landing on the east side of Richmond to Huguenot Flatwater on the west, there are many places to enjoy James River Park.
    • Virginia State Capitol. Although Richmond is Virginia’s third capital city, the white Roman-temple-style building designed by Thomas Jefferson is the first state capitol built after the Revolutionary War.
  4. Richmond 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, making it Virginia's fourth-most populous city. The Richmond metropolitan area, with over 1.3 million residents, is the Commonwealth's third-most populous.

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  6. Apr 21, 2022 · The Population And Economy Of Richmond. Richmond has a population of 226,610 residents, which makes it the 4th largest and most populous city in Virginia, after Virginia Beach. More than 90% of Richmond residents were born in the United States, with 60% of them born in Virginia, and around 5% of residents are not US citizens.

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