Vashon, Washington
Census-designated place in Washington, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Vashon (/ˈvæʃɒn/) is a census-designated place (CDP) in King County, Washington, United States. It covers an island alternately called Vashon Island or Vashon–Maury Island, the largest island in Puget Sound south of Admiralty Inlet. The population was 11,055 at 2020,[2] up from 10,624 at the 2010 census and the size is 36.9 square miles (95.6 km2).[3]
Vashon, Washington | |
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Coordinates: 47°24′58″N 122°28′6″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Washington |
County | King |
Area | |
• Total | 80.8 sq mi (209.3 km2) |
• Land | 36.9 sq mi (95.6 km2) |
• Water | 43.9 sq mi (113.6 km2) |
Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 11,055 |
• Density | 140/sq mi (53/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific (PST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
ZIP Codes | 98070 & 98013 (Burton) |
Area code | 206 |
FIPS code | 53-74305 |
GNIS feature ID | 1512758[1] |
The island is connected to West Seattle and the Kitsap Peninsula to the north and Tacoma to the south via the Washington State Ferries system, as well as to Downtown Seattle via the King County Water Taxi. The island has resisted the construction of a fixed bridge to preserve its relative isolation and rural character.[4] Vashon Island is also known for its annual strawberry festival, sheepdog trials, and agriculture.