Port Angeles, Washington

Port Angeles, Washington
Aerial view of downtown Port Angeles, looking towards the Olympic Mountains
Aerial view of downtown Port Angeles, looking towards the Olympic Mountains
Motto: 
Where the mountains meet the sea.
Location of Port Angeles, Washington
Location of Port Angeles, Washington
Port Angeles is located in Washington (state)
Port Angeles
Port Angeles
Location within Washington
Port Angeles is located in the United States
Port Angeles
Port Angeles
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 48°07′5.33″N 123°25′50.67″W / 48.1181472°N 123.4307417°W / 48.1181472; -123.4307417
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyClallam
Founded1791
IncorporatedJune 11, 1890
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager
 • MayorKate Dexter
Area
 • City
14.53 sq mi (37.63 km2)
 • Land10.71 sq mi (27.74 km2)
 • Water3.82 sq mi (9.89 km2)
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population
 • City
19,960
 • Estimate 
(2023)[6]
20,101
 • Density1,876.71/sq mi (724.61/km2)
 • Urban
24,445[3]
 • Metro
77,616 (US: 79th)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
ZIP Codes
98362, 98363
Area code(s)360 and 564
FIPS code53-55365
GNIS feature ID1524581[4]
Websitecityofpa.us
Aerial view of Port Angeles

Port Angeles (/ˈænələs/ AN-jəl-əs) is a city and county seat of Clallam County, Washington, United States.[7] The population was 19,960 at the 2020 census,[5] it is the most populous city in the county, as well as the most populous city on the Olympic Peninsula. The population was estimated at 20,101 in 2023.[6]

The city's harbor was dubbed Puerto de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles (Port of Our Lady of the Angels) by Spanish explorer Francisco de Eliza in 1791. By the mid-19th century, after settlement by English speakers from the United States, the name was shortened and partially anglicized to its current form,[8] Port Angeles Harbor.[9]

Port Angeles is home to Peninsula College. It is the birthplace of football hall of famer John Elway and residents include writers and other celebrities. The city is served by William R. Fairchild International Airport. Ferry service is provided across the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on the MV Coho.

  1. ^ "Meet Your City Council Members". City of Port Angeles, Washington. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  2. ^ "2024 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  3. ^ "2020 Census Qualifying Urban Areas and Final Criteria Clarifications". Federal Register. United States Census Bureau. December 29, 2022.
  4. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Port Angeles, Washington
  5. ^ a b "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
  6. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference USCensusEst2023 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  7. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  8. ^ "Port Angeles Federal Building". Historic Federal Buildings. General Services Administration. Archived from the original on March 11, 2008. Retrieved April 30, 2007.
  9. ^ "Port Angeles Harbor". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.

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