The Kings County, Washington map provides a detailed overview of one of the state's most populated counties. It highlights major cities including Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Kent, Renton, Auburn, Federal Way, and Issaquah, along with towns, villages, and county boundaries. Interstate highways such as I-5, I-90, and I-405, US highways, state highways, rivers, and airports are clearly marked for easy navigation.
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| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Name | King County |
| State | Washington |
| Country | United States |
| Founded | December 22, 1852 |
| Incorporated | Organized in 1853 |
| Population | Approximately 2.34 million (2024 estimate) |
| County | Seattle |
| Area | 2,307 sq mi (5,975 km²) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time (PT) – UTC−8 / UTC−7 (Daylight Saving Time) |
| ZIP Codes | 98001–98199 (covers multiple ZIP Code ranges across the county) |
| Area Code | 206, 253, 360, 425, 564 |
| Known For | Seattle, technology industry, aerospace, Puget Sound, Amazon, Microsoft, and natural beauty |
| Major Airport | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) |
| Climate | Temperate Oceanic Climate with mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers |
| Nickname | The Emerald County (informal) |
| Major Highways | Interstate 5 (I-5), Interstate 90 (I-90), Interstate 405 (I-405), SR 18, SR 99, SR 167, US 2 |
| Nearby Border | Snohomish County (north), Pierce County (south), Kitsap County (west across Puget Sound), Kittitas County (east), Chelan County (northeast) |
| Major Attractions | Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Seattle Waterfront, Museum of Pop Culture, Snoqualmie Falls, Tiger Mountain State Forest, Lake Washington, Discovery Park, Seattle Aquarium, T-Mobile Park |