Kitsap County, Washington

Kitsap County
County
Kitsap County Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of Washington
Washington's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 47°38′N 122°39′W / 47.64°N 122.65°W / 47.64; -122.65
Country United States
State Washington
FoundedJanuary 16, 1857
Named forChief Kitsap
SeatPort Orchard
Largest cityBremerton
Area
 • Total566 sq mi (1,470 km2)
 • Land395 sq mi (1,020 km2)
 • Water171 sq mi (440 km2)  30%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total275,611
 • Density644/sq mi (249/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
Congressional district6th
Websitewww.kitsap.gov

Kitsap County is a county in the U.S. state of Washington. The county seat is Port Orchard. At the 2020 census, 275,611 people lived there.[1] The county was founded on January 16, 1857.

References

  1. ↑ "QuickFacts: Kitsap County, Washington". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2024.


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