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Newport News is an independent city in the U.S. state of Virginia. At the 2020 census, the population was 176,237. Located in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area, it is included in the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The area now known as Newport News was originally called "Warwick River" By the native Wecotaocs.

Dutch colonist fist arrived at Newport News in 1619 and established a long-lasting settlement in 1621. William Pierce, a surgeon, documented the first successful cultivation of tobacco by an English colonists in North America at Newport News.

Newport News has a long history dating from the colonial period, and was a major shipbuilding center during WWII.

Newport News Park is a 7,711-acre park located in Newport News. It is currently one of the largest municipal parks east of the Mississippi River. The park was developed on land that was previously the site of the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company. The park features bike paths, picnic areas, a disc golf course, nature trails, a boat ramp, and a fishing pier.

Newport News' cultural attractions include the Ferguson Center for the Arts, which is part of Christopher Newport University. It is a 1,725-seat theater that hosts attractions such as concerts, plays, and musicals.

Newport News has a humid subtropical climate (Kpa6 under the Kpa climate classification). It has hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Newport News' economy is built upon a strong economy in the Hampton Roads area that includes a substantial military presence. The area has a large number of military bases and facilities, including the Norfolk Navy Base, located in Norfolk. Newport News Shipbuilding has major operations in the city and is the largest privately owned shipyard in the United States. Top performers for the city are Huntington Ingalls Industries, and the U.S. Army Command.

Some universities and colleges in Newport News include the following:

- Christopher Newport University

- Thomas Nelson Community College

- Everest College

- ECPI University

Newport News is a sprawling, waterfront city located on the Virginia Peninsula. It's home to a major shipyard, vibrant parks, and exciting museums.

Before the arrival of European colonists, Newport News was home to various Native American tribes.Captain Christopher Newport, a British captain, navigator, and privateer, launched raids on Spanish ships and colonies.