| Norfolk is a coastal city in the eastern part of the state of Virginia. The local population is around 240,000. Settlement of the city of Norfolk dates back to 1619. The city of Norfolk has an elevation of between five and ten feet. It is located within the Eastern Standard Time Zone and Norfolk area code is 757. Norfolk things to do include visits to Nauticus, the Chrysler Museum of Art, and the USS Wisconsin. Norfolk entertainment includes the Virginia Opera, the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, and plays in the numerous Norfolk theaters. Norfolk weather ranges from a winter low temperature of 32 degrees to average summer highs in the mid 80s. Precipitation is around four inches of rain per month. Median family income is about $37,000. Shipping, tourism and support of the military factors heavily in the local economy. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) headquarters is in Norfolk. Higher education institutions in the area include Old Dominion University, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Virginia Wesleyan College, and Tidewater Community College. The Virginian-Pilot is the area's newspaper. The Eastern Virginia Medical School is a healthcare leader. |
