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Suffolk is an independent city located in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area of Virginia. By area, it is the largest city in the entire commonwealth.
Suffolk is located at 36°44′29″N 76°36′36″W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 429.1 square miles (1,111.3 km2), of which, 400.0 square miles (1,036.0 km2) of it is land and 29.0 square miles (75.2 km2) of it (6.77%) is water.
Part of the Great Dismal Swamp is located in Suffolk.
Long surrounded by Nansemond County, Suffolk progressively became an incorporated town in 1808 and an independent city in 1906. In 1974, it combined by mutual agreement with the former county, which had become an independent city (City of Nansemond) 18 months earlier. It included the former outlying unincorporated towns of Holland and Whaleyville. The newly consolidated cities assumed the name of Suffolk, creating the largest city in geographic area in Virginia.
Peanuts grown in the surrounding areas became a major industry for Suffolk. Notably, Planters' Peanuts was established in Suffolk beginning in 1912. Suffolk was the 'birthplace' of Mr. Peanut, the mascot of Planters' Peanuts. For many years, the call-letters of local AM radio station WLPM stood for World's Largest Peanut Market. In modern times, Suffolk remains a major peanut processing center and railroad and highway transportation hub. It hosts a diverse combination of industrial, manufacturing, distribution, retail, and hospitality businesses, as well as active farming.
Planters' Peanuts continues to be a major employer, now owned by Kraft Foods. Other large employers in the City of Suffolk include Unilever, Lipton Tea, Wal-Mart, Target, QVC, and two major modeling and simulation companies, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon. Lockheed Martin bases its Center for Innovation in Suffolk. The Center for Innovation is called 'The Lighthouse' because the campus is built around a lighthouse and actually envelops the lighthouse.

Each year in the fall, the City of Suffolk hosts Suffolk Festivals Incorporated's annual Peanut Fest; the 2007 Peanut Fest was the 30th since its inception.
Suffolk Public Schools, the local public school system, operates 13 elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, and one alternative school. Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is a private college preparatory school located on Pruden Blvd.
Suffolk, V.A., serves up a fabulous rural feel with big city amenities close by! As Virginia's largest city in land area, and 11th in the country, Suffolk is nothing short of entertaining. Pursue camping, horseback riding, hiking and fishing in this beautiful city. Like many other Virginia cities, Suffolk has a past rooted in the Civil War.
Visit one of the many historical attractions in the Suffolk Area. Experience and discover stories of ancient gravesites in the 19th century, 32-acre Cedar Hill Cemetery, or take a lighter walk down Main Street and explore the first Suffolk Church build in 1753. And, as the city plays host to the "Planter's Peanuts" factory, take a step back in time and tour the 1889 Planter Peanut Center. Peanuts are still today Suffolk's economic powerhouse.
Suffolk is located in the great Hampton Roads area of Virginia. The city has just established the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts that provides classes and entertainment for children and adults alike. The area of Suffolk is a great place to buy a home. Affordable and unique housing is available, including options in townhouses, condominiums, and the most popular single-family units.
Suffolk is a town with a charm and charisma that can not be found in most cities in the United States. Experience community and compassion from neighbors in this great Richmond suburb!