Capitol Hill | |
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Coordinates: 47°37′N 122°19′W / 47.617°N 122.317°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Washington |
City | Seattle |
City Council | District 3 |
Neighborhood Council | East District |
Police District | East Precinct, E1-3 |
Established[1] | February 4, 1886 (annexation by Seattle) |
Founded by | James A. Moore |
Named for | Potential state capitol |
Area | |
• Total | 1.64 sq mi (4.2 km2) |
Population | |
• Total | 32,144 |
• Density | 20,000/sq mi (7,600/km2) |
ZIP code | 98102, 98112, 98122 |
Website | visitseattle.org/capitol-hill |
Capitol Hill is a densely populated residential district and a neighborhood in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is immediately east of Downtown Seattle and north of First Hill. The neighborhood is one of the city's most popular nightlife and entertainment districts and is home to a historic gay village and vibrant counterculture community.