Latah, Washington

Latah, Washington
Historic Latah School
Historic Latah School
Location of Latah, Washington
Location of Latah, Washington
Coordinates: 47°16′54″N 117°9′24″W / 47.28167°N 117.15667°W / 47.28167; -117.15667
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountySpokane
Area
 • Total0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2)
 • Land0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
2,510 ft (765 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total185
 • Density580/sq mi (220/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
99018
Area code509
FIPS code53-38495
GNIS feature ID1512380[2]

Latah is a town in Spokane County, Washington, United States. The population was 185 at the 2020 census.[3] It was named for the nearby creek, Latah Creek, from the native word for fish. The town was formerly called, Hangman's Creek and Alpha.

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "Census Bureau profile: Latah, Washington". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2024.