Western Washington | |
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Region | |
Left-right from top: Seattle skyline, Washington State Capitol, WSF MV Wenatchee, Mount Rainier, Diablo Lake, Mount Shuksan, Bellevue skyline | |
Coordinates: 48°N 122°W / 48°N 122°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Washington |
Area | |
• Land | 24,742 sq mi (64,080 km2) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 6,037,688 |
Western Washington is a region of the United States defined as the area of Washington state west of the Cascade Mountains. This region is home to the state's largest city, Seattle, the state capital, Olympia, and most of the state's residents. The climate is generally far more damp and temperate than that of Eastern Washington.