Port Townsend, Washington

Port Townsend
The heart of downtown Port Townsend, seen from the water
Location of Port Townsend, Washington
Coordinates: 48°6′59″N 122°46′31″W / 48.11639°N 122.77528°W / 48.11639; -122.77528
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyJefferson
Incorporated1851
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager
 • City ManagerJohn Mauro
Area
 • Total7.35 sq mi (19.05 km2)
 • Land6.94 sq mi (17.98 km2)
 • Water0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2)
Elevation
131 ft (40 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total10,148
 • Density1,416.16/sq mi (546.75/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (Pacific Daylight Time)
ZIP code
98368
Area code360
FIPS code53-55855
GNIS feature ID1524589[2]
Websitewww.cityofpt.us

Port Townsend /ˈtnzənd/ is a city in Jefferson County, Washington, United States. The population was 10,148 at the 2020 United States Census. It is the county seat and only incorporated city of Jefferson County.[3]

References

  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. "Port Townsend". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.