The Hampton Roads metro area encompasses Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Norfolk in southeastern Virginia, with a combined population of approximately 941,000. The region's economy is anchored by the Port of Hampton Roadsβone of the busiest deepwater ports on the East Coastβalong with significant military installations including Naval Station Norfolk, the world's largest naval base. The area serves as a major hub for shipping, logistics, defense contracting, and maritime industries.