Richmond (/ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the United States. It is an independent city and not part of any county. The population within the city limits was 204,214 in 2010, with an estimated population of 1,258,251 for the Richmond Metropolitan Area — making it the third largest in Virginia.
Richmond, Virginia
Questions and Answers
Q: What is Richmond?
A: Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the United States.
Q: Is Richmond part of any county?
A: No, Richmond is an independent city and not part of any county.
Q: How many people live within the city limits of Richmond?
A: In 2010, there were 204,214 people living within the city limits of Richmond.
Q: How large is the population for the entire Richmond Metropolitan Area?
A: The population for the entire Richmond Metropolitan Area is estimated to be 1,258,251.
Q: What does this make it in terms of size in Virginia?
A: This makes it the third largest city in Virginia.