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Norton is an independent city within the confines of Wise County in the state of Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 3,904, making it the smallest city in the state by population. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Norton with surrounding Wise county for statistical purposes.

Norton is located at 36.936805, -82.625146, along the Powell and Guest Rivers.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.5 km² (7.5 mi²), all land.

In recent years, the City of Norton has seen tremendous commercial growth along the U.S. 58 Corridor in the eastern section of the City. After many years of hard work, the long-awaited U.S. 23 Norton By-pass was completed in 1996. The By-pass is expected not only to relieve traffic congestion on Park Avenue (which previous traffic counts estiated over 24,000 vehicles traveled through downtown daily) but has improved the highway system for the region, which among other things, will assist in the region's economic development activities.

Today, the City of Norton remains a focal point of Southwest Virginia. Situated at the crossroads of U.S. 23 & U.S. 58 Alternate, the City has become the commercial and professional center for the area.

Several recent projects add to this excellent position. The Hotel Norton has just been renovated and converted into a shell building which should bring more business to the City; also, the City is just beginning a downtown revitalization project which should make Park Avenue more attractive and easier to travel. With these projects and continued improvements in the transportation networks, the City is expected to continue to prosper and grow.

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