Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
186K
Population
310 km2
Area
352 Mbps
Internet
15m
Elevation
America/New_York
Timezone
OVERVIEW
Newport News is a city in United States with a population of 186K. Internet speeds average 352 Mbps download. The city has 6,109 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
United States
Region
North America
Population
186K
Timezone
America/New_York
Elevation
15 m
Currency
USD
Language
English
GPS
36.98, -76.43
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
352 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
A mid-sized city of 186,247 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
6,109 total POIs 19.7 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
275
Cafes
32
Bars
19
Fast Food
205
Shopping
Supermarkets
42
Convenience
118
Shopping Malls
15
Healthcare
Hospitals
8
Clinics
64
Pharmacies
19
Education
Schools
111
Universities
11
Libraries
15
Recreation
Parks
214
Playgrounds
213
Sports
479
Cinemas
7
Museums
10
Theatres
4
Transport
Bus Stops
32
Train Stations
1
Fuel Stations
104
Services
Banks
47
ATMs
13
Post Offices
18
Police
26
Fire Stations
34
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
352 Mbps
Download
144 Mbps
Upload
19ms
Latency
3,452
Tests
951
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: May - Sep
5°
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6°
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10°
M
16°
A
22°
M
26°
J
27°
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26°
A
22°
S
16°
O
10°
N
6°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Newport News known for?
Newport News is a city in United States. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Newport News?
Newport News has an average download speed of 352 Mbps and upload speed of 144 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the population of Newport News?
The population of Newport News is approximately 186K.
What infrastructure does Newport News have?
Newport News has 6,109 mapped points of interest, including 275 restaurants, 8 hospitals, 111 schools.
What country is Newport News in?
Newport News is located in United States.
