Portsmouth
Also known as Portsmouth, Virginia, Portsmouth, VA
independent city in Virginia, United States
AI overview
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