Portsmouth
independent city in Virginia, United States
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Portsmouth is an independent city located in Virginia on the southeastern coast of the United States. It is historically significant as a major port and naval hub, and it serves as an important center for shipbuilding, military operations, and maritime commerce in the region.
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Key facts
- Country
- United States
- State
- Virginia
- County
- None ( Independent city )
- Named after
- Portsmouth , England
- Type
- Mayor–council–manager
- Mayor
- Shannon Glover
- Total
- 46.68 sq mi (120.91 km )
- Land
- 33.30 sq mi (86.25 km )
- Water
- 13.38 sq mi (34.66 km )
- Elevation
- 20 ft (6 m)
- Estimate 2025
- 96,777
- Rank
- 9th in Virginia
- Density
- 2,940.39/sq mi (1,135.29/km )
Article
Portsmouth (/ˈpɔːrtsməθ/ PORTS-məth) is an independent city in southeastern Virginia, United States. It lies across the Elizabeth River from Norfolk. As of the 2020 census, the population was 97,915. It is the ninth-most populous city in Virginia and is part of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. Due to its strategic location, the city has long been associated with the United States Armed Forces, particularly the Navy. The Norfolk Naval Shipyard is a historic and active Navy facility located in Portsmouth.
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