Richmond : Virginia

The capital of Virginia, Richmond is located at the head of the navigable part of the James River between Virginia's coastal plains and the Piedmont, beyond which are the Blue Ridge Mountains. It was way back in 1607 when the Jamestown colonists identified the site. During the Revolutionary War, Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry sounded the call for freedom and determined the course of a fledgling nation from Richmond.

Today it is an ideal “New South” community with a perfect blend of heritage and modern development. Mild climate, cultural and recreational activities attract people to both reside and visit Richmond. 

The climate is influence by the open waters of Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the mountain barrier to the west. The summers are warm and winters are mild. Precipitation which is mostly in the form of rain is distributed fairly evenly throughout the year, though dry spells lasting several weeks are especially common in the fall. Snow usually accumulates in amounts of less than four inches and remains on the ground only one or two days.

Area: 62.55 square miles (2000)

Elevation: Ranges from a few feet above sea level along the

Latitude: 37.54 N

Longitude: 77.46 W
James River to approximately 312 feet above sea level in the western parts of the city

Average Temperatures: January, 36.6° F; July, 77.9° F; annual average; 57.7° F;

Average Annual Precipitation: 43.13 inches of rainfall; 16.9 inches of snowfall

Population: 193,777 as on 2005

Attractions

    * Canal Walk
    * National Battlefield Park
    * Civil War Visitor Center
    * Brown's Island
    * Belle Isle
    * Lee Bridge
    * Floodwall Picture Gallery
    * The Maggie Walker House
    * Dabbs House
    * Agecroft Hall
    * Flowerdew Hundred
    * City Hall

Festivals

    * Richmond Rhythm of the International Basketball League