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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.
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