Richmond
North America, United States
United States
People from Richmond are called:
Male/General:
Richmonder
Pronunciation:
/ˈrɪtʃməndər/
Etymology & Origin
Named after Richmond upon Thames in England.
About Richmond
- Capital city of Virginia since 1780.
- Located at the fall line of the James River in eastern Virginia.
- Former capital of the Confederate States during the Civil War.
- Major center for government, finance, and education.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 230,436 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- United States
- Region:
- North America