Washington, Missouri | |
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Nickname: Pipe City | |
Coordinates: 38°33′04″N 91°00′59″W / 38.55111°N 91.01639°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Missouri |
County | Franklin |
Named for | George Washington |
Government | |
• Mayor | James “Doug” Hagedorn |
Area | |
• Total | 10.16 sq mi (26.32 km2) |
• Land | 9.66 sq mi (25.02 km2) |
• Water | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) |
Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 14,500 |
• Estimate (July 1, 2022) | 15,075 |
• Density | 1,500.88/sq mi (579.50/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 63090 |
Area code | 636 |
FIPS code | 29-77416[3] |
GNIS feature ID | 2397208[2] |
Website | City website |
Washington is a city on the south banks of the Missouri River, 50 miles west of St. Louis, Missouri, and the largest in Franklin County, Missouri, United States. The estimated population in July 2022 was 15,075, which is an increase of 3.97% since the 2020 U.S. census. It is notable for being the "corncob pipe capital of the world," with Missouri Meerschaum located on the riverfront.