|
Wilmington is the most populous city in the state of Delaware. According to the United States Census Burea the population in 2000 was 72,664.
The city is a part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area. It is the the seat of New Castle county. It has an area of 10.8 square miles. According to the US Geologic Survey, the city is at 39°44'45" north and 75°32'49" west. The Federal Information Processing Standards location code (FIPS55) for this city is 1077580.
Fort Christina, Lombardy Hall and Old Swedes Holy Trinity Church are local sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Interstate Highways 295, 40 and 95 pass through Wilmington. The North Atlantic Ocean, the Christina River and Delaware River are near or in the city.
The city has a temperate climate with an annual precipitation of 42.81 inches. Winters are generally cool with moderate precipitation and summers are hot with moderate rain.
Note: This article is a computer-generated stub. It was created using various informational sources. Please help us improve this listing by submitting corrections or improvements using the “submit content” link at the top of this page or volunteering to become an editor.
|