SeaTac, Washington

SeaTac, Washington
Aerial view of SeaTac, featuring Angle Lake
Aerial view of SeaTac, featuring Angle Lake
Location of SeaTac, Washington
Location of SeaTac, Washington
Coordinates: 47°26′29″N 122°17′35″W / 47.44139°N 122.29306°W / 47.44139; -122.29306
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyKing
IncorporatedFebruary 28, 1990
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager
Area
 • Total10.24 sq mi (26.52 km2)
 • Land10.06 sq mi (26.07 km2)
 • Water0.18 sq mi (0.45 km2)
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Population
 • Total31,454
 • Density3,033/sq mi (1,171/km2)
Time zoneUTC–8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC–7 (PDT)
ZIP Codes
98148, 98158, 98168, 98188, 98198
Area code206
FIPS code53-62288
GNIS feature ID1534053[2]
Websiteseatacwa.gov

SeaTac /ˈsiːtæk/ is a city in southern King County, Washington, United States. It is a suburb of Seattle, Washington. The name SeaTac is a combination of Seattle and Tacoma. It is named from the Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.

The city of SeaTac is 10 square miles (26 km2) in area and has a population of 31,454 according to the 2020 census.[3] Residents voted for incorporation on March 14, 1989,[4] and the city incorporated in February 1990.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: SeaTac, Washington
  3. 1 2 "QuickFacts: SeaTac city, Washington". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  4. ↑ "SeaTac History". History Link. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Welcome to the City of SeaTac 'The Hospitality City'". City of SeaTac. Archived from the original on May 26, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2014.