Virginia is a southeastern state in the United States stretching from the Chesapeake Bay to the Appalachian Mountains. The Commonwealth of Virginia is divided into 95 counties and 38 independent cities.

Be it mountains or beaches, plan your visit to the fascinating cities of Virginia to experience and explore at the best.

Currency – The standard currency is the United States Dollar. As of 17th August 2023, 1 USD is equal to 83.13 INR.

Incorporated municipalities in Virginia state are categorised as either a city or town. The 38 independent cities within the state are further designated as first-class or second-class based on their population.

The Virginia Constitution of 1902 defined first class cities as those having a population of 10,000 or more, while second class cities had a population of less than 10,000.

Below is a list of the top cities in Virginia with all the necessary information.

The following are some interesting facts about major cities in Virginia:

• Virginia Beach, one of the biggest cities in Virginia, is nearer to cities in North Carolina than it is to other Virginia cities.
• Virginia Beach is home to 3.5 military bases, such as NAB Little Creek, NAS Oceana, FTC Dam Neck and the U.S. Army’s Fort Story.
• Chesapeake, the 11th largest city in the United States, contains several miles of deepwater canals than any other city.
• The FBI consistently ranks Chesapeake City as one of the five safest cities of its size in Virginia state.
• Norfolk City is home to the North American Headquarters for NATO, or North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the world's largest naval base.
• Virginia was considered one of England's territories or dominions. That’s why it is nicknamed the Old Dominion State.
• Almost 62% of Virginia is covered with forests, which are the state’s top natural resources.