Government
An independent city (Virginia cities have no county affiliation); Alexandria operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The Council is comprised of a Mayor and six Council members who are elected at-large for three-year terms.
Administrative authority is held by the City Manager, who is appointed by the City Council.
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Location
Located in Northern Virginia, across the Potomac River from Washington, DC, and adjacent to Arlington and Fairfax counties.
Size and Population
- Approximately 16 square miles
- 161,050, July 1, 2018 population estimate (Weldon Cooper Center)
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