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Roanoke City, Virginia

Roanoke is located in southwestern Virginia, nestled in the Roanoke Valley and surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains. The city covers about 43 square miles.
Roanoke is often called the “Star City of the South” because of the famous Mill Mountain Star. It’s the world’s largest man-made star that lights up the mountain above the city.
The city has quite the arts scene, with attractions like the Taubman Museum of Art and the Virginia Museum of Transportation. It sits at the intersection of Interstate 81 and U.S. Route 220, making it a key transportation hub in the region.
Category | Details |
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County name | Roanoke City |
Population | 100,000 (approx.) |
Cities, towns, and communities | Roanoke |
Interstates and highways | I-81, I-64, US 11, US 221 |
FIPS code | 51-770 |
Total area (land and water) | 43.6 sq mi (land: 42.5 sq mi, water: 1.1 sq mi) |
Adjacent counties (and direction) | Salem City (West), Roanoke County (Surrounded By) |
Time zone | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
State | Virginia |
Coordinates | 37.2707° N, 79.9414° W |
Etymology | Named after the Roanoke River, which was named by early settlers after a Native American word |
Major landmarks | Mill Mountain, Virginia Museum of Transportation, Taubman Museum of Art |
Website | Roanoke City Website |
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