Fredericksburg, Virginia

Fredericksburg is an independent city in the U.S. Commonwealth of Virginia, 50 miles south of Washington, D.C., and 55 miles north of Richmond, Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a population of 19,279. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Fredericksburg with neighboring Spotsylvania County for statistical purposes. This city is a part of the Washington-Baltimore Metropolitan Area.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 27.2 km² (10.5 mi²). None of the area is covered with water. The Rappahannock River forms the northern and eastern boundary of the city. It is bounded on the north and east by Stafford County and on the south and west by Spotsylvania County.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi² - Rappahannock River - Stafford County - Spotsylvania County

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