Heres the stats:

I compiled all the information population-wise, and here it is:

First the raw population for our area. I have the MSA statistics from the Census and I have the actual HR Region stats as well:

Currently, the most populated US cities are:

As you can see the closest HR city is VA Beach with 435,619 people.

Now if the 7 cities Combined into one city, the City of 7 Cities would rank (oddly enough) #7. If we just used South Hampton Roads, this city would rank #10

Now everyone knows that the largest cities get the most attention. Attention from everyone; the feral government, the state government, national and international companies, etc. Come on Hampton Roads, we have potential. Lets make this happen.