Roanoke, Virginia

Roanoke (The Star City of the South) is an independent city located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The name Roanoke is said to have originated from the native American word for shell "money".

Economic Statistics: Roanoke MSA

The Roanoke, VA MSA is a U.S. Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in Virginia as defined by the United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as of June, 2003.

Related Topics:
Roanoke, VA MSA - Metropolitan Statistical Area - United States - Office of Management and Budget - 2003

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Note: Since a state constitutional change in 1871, all cities in Virginia are independent cities and they are not legally located in any county. The OMB considers these independent cities to be county-equivalents for the purpose of defining MSAs in Virginia. Each MSA is listed by its counties, then cities, each in alphabetical order, and not by size.

Related Topics:
Virginia - Independent cities - County-equivalent

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The Roanoke, VA MSA includes:

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• Botetourt County
• Craig County
• Franklin County
• Roanoke County
• City of Roanoke
• City of Salem