Olympia, Washington

Olympia is the capital of Washington, a state of the United States of America. It was incorporated on January 28, 1859. As of the 2000 census, it has a population of 42,514. It is the county seat of Thurston County. In a metro area with the cities of Lacey and Tumwater, Olympia is the focal point of the South Puget Sound region and serves as a regional center for shopping, culture and entertainment.

Geography

Olympia is located at 47°2'33" North, 122°53'35" West (47.042418, -122.893077){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 48.0 km² (18.5 mi²). 43.3 km² (16.7 mi²) of it is land and 4.7 km² (1.8 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 9.77% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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