Also known as
  • Yakima, Washington
Yakima is a city in central Washington and the county seat of Yakima County, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 71,845 and a metropolitan population of 229,094.According to the Washington State Office of Financial Management's April 1, 2008 estimate, the city has a population of 84,300. Yakima is situated in the Yakima Valley, which is noted for being one of the best apple-producing areas in the world, and produces approximately 75% of all hops grown in the USA . The name originates from the Yakama Nation. The Yakama Indian Reservation is located to the south and southeast of the city of Yakima. Because of the sunny climate relative to the rest of the state, a local developer erected a sign at the edge of the city that proclaims Yakima as "The Palm Springs of Washington." Although it is not an official city sign, it is widely known and recognized by visitors to the area. The Yakama people were the first inhabitants of the Yakima Valley. In 1805... full article at wikipedia

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  • 46.6022
  • -120.5047
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  • 53.4km²
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  • 1509643
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Created by Metaweb Oct 22, 2006
Last edited by mw_template_bot Jul 19, 2008

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