Portsmouth
Portsmouth is an independent city in southeastern Virginia, United States. It lies across the Elizabeth River from Norfolk. As of the 2020 census, the population was 97,915.Places of Interest
Highlights: USS Wisconsin and Chrysler Museum of Art.
USS Wisconsin
Museum
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.Chrysler Museum of Art
Museum
Photo: Gosscj, Public domain.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Norfolk and Berkley.
Portsmouth
- Also known as: “City of Portsmouth”
- Location: Virginia, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
36.8365° or 36° 50′ 11″ north
Longitude
-76.308° or 76° 18′ 29″ west
Population
97,900
Elevation
7 feet (2 metres)
Open location code
8785RMPR+HR
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In Other Languages
“Portsmouth” goes by many names.
- French: “Ville de Portsmouth”
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Portsmouth Olde Towne Historic District and Parkview.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Portsmouth Health Center and Cedar Grove Cemetery.
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Worth a closer look: Richmond and Arlington.
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