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About Smithfield, VA

Smithfield, Virginia sits 20 miles northwest of Norfolk along the Pagan River, accessible via US Route 258 from I-64 or Route 17 through Suffolk. This small city of 8,800 residents is known for its agricultural heritage in the Tidewater region. The historic downtown offers EV charging stations for travelers exploring Virginia's Historic Triangle. Smithfield proudly calls itself the "Ham Capital of the World," home to a ham-curing tradition codified by local ordinance in 1779.

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Smithfield, VA is in United States, at 36.975, -76.615 - about 30 km east of Ivor, VA.

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The closest airport to Smithfield, VA is Newport News Williamsburg International Airport, 36 km (about 40 min by car). Other airports nearby: Norfolk International Airport.

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