Richmond
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Richmond

State: Virginia

Country: United States

Richmond by the Numbers:

Population: 197,800

Elevation: ranges from 9 feet along the James River to 312 feet in the city

Average Annual Rainfall: 43.16 inches

Average Annual Snowfall: 14 inches

Average January Temperature: 39 degrees F

Average July Temperature: 76 degrees F

Quick Facts:

Major Industries: high technology, manufacturing, business services, tourism, agriculture

Ethnic Mix: 57% African American, 38% Caucasian, 2.5% Hispanic, 4.5% Other

Electricity: 110 volts, 60Hz, standard two pin plugs

Time Zone: GMT-5

Country Dialing Code: 1

Area Code: 804 ( 1 and the area code must be dialed even for local calls )

Did You Know?

Richmond is historically significant, having served as one of the capitols of the Confederacy ( Southern states ), during the American Civil War. As such it was the focus of much conflict and large portions of the city were burned by Union troops.

Orientation:

Richmond is 142 miles southwest of Baltimore, approximately 100 miles south of Washington DC and 100 miles north of Virginia Beach.