Franklin (Virginia)

Franklin
Franklin City Complex
Location in Virginia
Franklin
Basic data
Foundation :	March 1876
State :	United States
State :	Virginia
Coordinates :	36 ° 40 ′  N , 76 ° 56 ′  W Coordinates: 36 ° 40 ′  N , 76 ° 56 ′  W
Time zone :	Eastern ( UTC − 5 / −4 )
Residents :	8,594 (as of 2010)
Population density :	397.9 inhabitants per km 2
Area :	21.8 km 2  (approx. 8 mi 2 ) of which 21.6 km 2  (approx. 8 mi 2 ) is land
Height :	12 m
Postal code :	23851
Area code :	+1 757
FIPS :	51-29600
GNIS ID :	1494943
Website :	www.franklinva.com
Mayor :	James P. Council, III

Franklin is an independent city in Virginia , United States . However, while the city is independent, it is often counted as part of Southampton County . Franklin has a population of 8,594 (2010).

geography

The city has an area of ​​21.8 km², of which 21.6 km² is land and 0.2 km² is water.

history

The town of Franklin had its beginnings in the 1830s as a railroad stop along the Blackwater River . The river was then used to transport goods from Albemarle Sound to North Carolina and vice versa.

climate

The climate in Franklin is characterized by hot and humid summers and mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Franklin has a humid subtropical climate, which is abbreviated to "Cfa" on climate maps.

Web links

• Official website
• Downtown site
• Tourism website

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Franklin city Quick Facts from the US Census Bureau. February 6, 2016, accessed May 26, 2020 . 
2. ^ Franklin, Virginia Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase). Retrieved May 26, 2020 .