Hampton, Virginia

Hampton is an independent city located in Virginia. It is on the southern end of the Virginia Peninsula, bordering on Hampton Roads and Chesapeake Bay. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 146,437; but a 2004 census shows that the city's population is at 159,983.

Geography

Hampton is located at 37°2'5" North, 76°21'36" West (37.034946, -76.360126){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 352.8 km² (136.2 mi²). 134.1 km² (51.8 mi²) of it is land and 218.7 km² (84.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 61.99% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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Adjacent counties and cities

• York County, Virginia (north)
• Poquoson, Virginia (northeast)
• Norfolk, Virginia (south; border within the waters of Hampton Roads)
• Newport News, Virginia (west)