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Petersburg, Virginia: The Cockade City

Petersburg is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 33,458. The city is 21 miles south of the commonwealth capital city of Richmond. The city's unique industrial past and its location as a transportation hub combined to create wealth for Virginia and the region.

1.1k subscribers3 posts / mo in Sep 20263 authors / mosince 2016

r/petersburg has 1.1k members. It gets about 3 posts a month from 3 people. Top topics: Miami & Surroundings, Tampa Bay Area Living and Casinos and Gambling.

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+11%since May 2026
Oct 20261.1k
Growing1.1k subscribers
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−80%vs Sep 2025 · −50% last 3 months vs the 3 before
Sep 20263
QuieterPeaked at 27 in Jun 2026
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  1. Miami & Surroundings9.4%
  2. Tampa Bay Area Living2.8%
  3. Casinos and Gambling2.3%
  4. Officer Shootings1.9%
  5. Restaurant Closures1.9%

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