Where Is Richmond, VA?

Richmond, VA is located in Virginia; one of the states in the United nations of America. It is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is situated on the fall line of the River James in Virginia's Piedmont region. It is also located in the Greater Richmond Area as well as in right in the centre of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is said to be at the highest navigable point of the River and exhibits a few low lying hills between tide water and one of the mountain ranges that lies in Richmond. However, in keeping with Virginia's rule of all municipalities being treated as 'cities' instead of anything else, Richmond is essentially considered an independent city. Richmond is said to have a total area of 62.5 mi².