The capital of Virginia is Richmond.
The Postal Code for Virginia: VA
The typical abbreviation for Virginia: Va.
Time Zone:
The state of Virginia is in the Eastern Time (EST/EDT) zone and observes daylight saving time.
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When the people of Virginia refer to themselves: Virginian
Population: According to the 2006 Census estimates, Virginia has a population of 7,642,884 people.
This represents 2.55% of the national total, making it the 12th most populous state.
The following are population changes since the last Census. The population counts after year 2000 are estimates.
| Year | Population | Change |
| 2006 | 7,642,884 | +1.04% since 2005 |
| 2005 | 7,564,327 | +1.23% since 2004 |
| 2004 | 7,472,448 | +1.31% since 2003 |
| 2003 | 7,375,863 | +1.24% since 2002 |
| 2002 | 7,285,707 | +1.29% since 2001 |
| 2001 | 7,192,701 | +1.61% since 2000 |
| 2000 | 7,078,515 | Last Census Count |
Area:
The area of Virginia is 42,774 square miles (110,784.15 km²).
This represents 1.13% of the national total.
Virginia ranks as the 35th largest state.
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Density:
The population density of Virginia is 193.03 people per square mile (74.53 people/km²).
Virginia ranks 14th in population density.
Nickname for Virginia: "The Old Dominion State"
State Motto: "Sic Semper Tyrannis" (Thus always to tyrants)
State Bird: Cardinal (cardinalis cardinalis)
State Tree: Dogwood (cornus florida)
State Flower: Dogwood (cornus florida)
Statehood:
Virginia became the 10th state on Jun 25, 1788.
It was the 8th state to secede from the Union (on Apr 16, 1861)
and following the Civil War, it was the 8th Confederate state to be re-admitted (on Jan 26, 1870).
Useful State Links
The state website for Virginia can be found at:
The portal for Virginia tourism:
For information about Virginia fishing regulations and licenses requirements:
For information about Virginia hunting regulations and licenses requirements:
Communities Ranked by Population (Top-12)
 
| Rank | City | 2005
Population | National
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| 1 | Virginia Beach | 438,415 | 38 |
| 2 | Norfolk | 231,954 | 73 |
| 3 | Chesapeake | 218,968 | 90 |
| 4 | Richmond | 193,777 | 95 |
| 6 | Newport News | 179,899 | 115 |
| 7 | Hampton | 145,579 | 144 |
| 8 | Alexandria | 135,337 | 174 |
| 9 | Portsmouth | 100,169 | |
| 10 | Roanoke | 92,631 | |
| 11 | Lynchburg | 66,973 | |
| 12 | Suffolk | 78,994 | |
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Miscellaneous Information
| Census Region: 3 (South) |
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| Census Division: 5 (South Atlantic) |
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| State FIPS-55 Code: 51 |
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| Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Region III / Region 3 |
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| ISO-3166-2 Code: US-VA |
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