Adams County, Washington
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Adams County is a county in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2020 census, the population was 20,613.[1] The county seat is at Ritzville, and its largest city is Othello. The county was formed out of Whitman County in November 1883[2] and is named after John Adams, the second President of the United States.
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Adams County | |
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Coordinates: 46°59′N 118°34′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Washington |
Founded | November 28, 1883 |
Named for | John Adams |
Seat | Ritzville |
Largest city | Othello |
Area | |
• Total | 1,930 sq mi (5,000 km2) |
• Land | 1,925 sq mi (4,990 km2) |
• Water | 4.9 sq mi (13 km2) 0.3% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 20,613 |
• Estimate (2022) | 20,961 |
• Density | 10/sq mi (4/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
Congressional districts | 4th, 5th |
Website | www |
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Adams County's two most populous cities are Ritzville and Othello. Ritzville is located in the northeastern corner of the county at the junction of I-90 and US 395, making it a popular stop for travelers. Ritzville is an hour's drive from Spokane. Othello is located in the southwestern panhandle of the county.