Location

Founded in 1869, the City of Seattle is located in the State of Washington on Puget Sound, 113 miles (182 km) from the US-Canadian border. Seattle is a commercial, cultural and advanced technology hub of the US Pacific Northwest and a major port city for trans-Pacific and European travel and trade. Surrounded by mountains and water, the greater Seattle area features picture-perfect views and abundant recreational opportunities year-round.

Latitude: 47º 39' North
Longitude: 122º 17' West

City Profile

Land Area: 84 sq mi (217 sq km)

Population, 2007: 586,200

Population density: 6,979 people per sq mi (2,701 per sq km)