Richmond
Fun Facts
RichmondState: 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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