Seattle, Washington - Facts & Figures
Seattle, WA, also known as "The Emerald City," began as a lumbering town and pioneer outpost. During the Yukon gold rush, it became a busy transportation center. To this day it is a center for transportation, manufacturing, commerce and services for the entire region. The largest city north of San Francisco, Seattle is known for its arts community, drawing visitors who contribute to the city's tourism sector. The beauty of the surrounding mountain ranges, lakes, and bays make Seattle a place for natural beauty as well. The economy in Seattle is somewhat dependent on the aerospace industry, but in recent years has developed in the areas of manufacturing, technology, biotechnology and medical engineering. The city is the founding place of Starbucks and is home to the University of Washington.
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- Population: 610,480
- Industries: trade, distribution, finance, tourism, manufacturing, shipping, transportation, forest products, food processing, services, advanced technology (computer software), biotechnology, electronics, medical equipment, and environmental engineering
- Area Codes: 206
- Zip Codes: 98060, 98101, 98104, 98105, 98106, 98107, 98108, 98109, 98111, 98115, 98116, 98117, 98118, 98119, 98125, 98126, 98129, 98130, 98131, 98132, 98133, 98136, 98138, 98140, 98144, 98145, 98146, 98148, 98150, 98151, 98154, 98155, 98158, 98160, 98161, 98164, 98166, 98174, 98177, 98178, 98181, 98184, 98185,98191, 98195, 98198, 98199
- Surrounding Cities: Medina, WA; Hunts Point, WA; Clyde Hill, WA; Yarrow Point, WA; Mercer Island, WA; Beaux Arts Village, WA; Kirkland, WA; East Seattle, WA