Yakima is a city in central Washington and the county seat of Yakima County. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 71,845. Yakima is situated in the Yakima Valley, which is noted for being one of the best apple-producing areas in the world, as well as a prime location for the production of hops. The name originates from the Yakama Native American tribe. The Yakama Indian Reservation is located to the south and southeast of the city of Yakima.
History
The Yakama people were the first inhabitants of the Yakima Valley. In 1805 the Lewis and Clark Expedition came to the valley and discovered abundant wildlife and rich soil, prompting the settlement of homesteaders. A Catholic Mission was established in Ahtanum, southeast of present-day Yakima, in 1847. The arrival of settlers and their conflicts with the natives resulted in the Yakama Indian War of 1855. The U.S. Army established Fort Simcoe in 1886 near present-day Toppenish as a response to the uprising. The Yakamas were defeated and forced onto the Yakama Indian Reservation.
Yakima County was created in 1865. North Yakima was officially incorporated and named the county seat on January 27, 1886. The name was changed to Yakima in 1918.
Geography
Yakima is located at 46°35′48″ North, 120°31′47″ West (46.596728, -120.529657)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 53.4 km˛ (20.6 mi˛). 52.1 km˛ (20.1 mi˛) of it is land and 1.2 km˛ (0.5 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 2.33% water.
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Geography
Moxee is located at 46°33'23" North, 120°23'14" West (46.556499, -120.387119)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.1 km˛ (1.2 mi˛). 3.1 km˛ (1.2 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 821 people, 292 households, and 202 families residing in the city. The population density is 268.6/km˛ (697.3/mi˛). There are 307 housing units at an average density of 100.5/km˛
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History
Union Gap was officially incorporated on November 23, 1883.
Geography
Union Gap is located at 46°33'30" North, 120°29'26" West (46.558237, -120.490566)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.0 km˛ (5.0 mi˛). 13.0 km˛ (5.0 mi˛) of it is land and 0.20% is water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 5,621 people, 2,070 households, and 1,407 families residing in the city. The population density is 431.5/km˛ (1,117.7/mi˛). There are 2,210 housing units at
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History
Zillah was officially incorporated on January 5, 1911.
Geography
Zillah is located at 46°24'13" North, 120°15'39" West (46.403561, -120.260696)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.2 km˛ (1.2 mi˛). 3.2 km˛ (1.2 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,198 people, 792 households, and 591 families residing in the city. The population density is 695.6/km˛ (1,807.9/mi˛). There are 837 housing
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History
Wapato was officially incorporated on September 16, 1908.
Geography
Wapato is located at 46°26'44" North, 120°25'19" West (46.445521, -120.421822)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.5 km˛ (1.0 mi˛). 2.5 km˛ (1.0 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 4,582 people, 1,198 households, and 971 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,823.8/km˛ (4,725.2/mi˛). There are 1,267 housing
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History
Sunnyside was officially incorporated on September 26, 1902.
Geography
Sunnyside is located at 46°19'15" North, 120°0'44" West (46.320798, -120.012232)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.4 km˛ (5.9 mi˛). 15.4 km˛ (5.9 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
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