Where is Bellingham, Washington, USA?

Where is Bellingham Located? - Bellingham is a city located in the Whatcom County of Washington, United States. Bellingham lies between 40.4896711 Degrees North latitudes and 111.9388244 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Bellingham Located?

Bellingham is a city located in the Whatcom County of Washington, United States. Bellingham lies between 40.4896711 Degrees North latitudes and 111.9388244 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Bellingham city is 91482 people and the city has a total area of 27.69 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Nearby Cities to Bellingham, Washington

• Ferndale, Washington - 9 mi North
• Lynden, Washington - 15 mi Northeast
• Blaine, Washington - 22 mi North
• Everson, Washington - 18 mi East
• Nooksack, Washington - 21 mi East
• Mount Vernon, Washington - 31 mi South
• Burlington, Washington - 33 mi South
• Anacortes, Washington - 43 mi Southwest
• Sedro-Woolley, Washington - 27 mi Southeast
• Surrey, British Columbia - 36 mi North

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Transportation and Connectivity in Bellingham, Washington

• Interstate 5 - Main north-south interstate connecting Bellingham with Seattle, Vancouver and the Canadian border.
• State Route 539 - Links Bellingham with Lynden and the Sumas border crossing.
• State Route 542 - Scenic highway connecting the city with Mount Baker Ski Area and the Mount Baker Highway corridor.
• State Route 11 - Also known as Chuckanut Drive, this scenic coastal route connects Bellingham with Burlington through Chuckanut Bay.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Bellingham, Washington

Colleges and Universities in Bellingham, Washington

Waterbodies in Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham Bay, Lake Whatcom, Lake Padden, Whatcom Creek, Squalicum Creek, Chuckanut Bay, Samish Bay, Nooksack River, Lake Samish, Puget Sound.

Golf Courses in Bellingham, Washington

Lake Padden Golf Course, North Bellingham Golf Course, Shuksan Golf Club, Sudden Valley Golf Course, Loomis Trail Golf Club, Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club, Avalon Golf Links, Raspberry Ridge Golf Course.

Bellingham, Washington - Key Historical Facts

• Bellingham was incorporated in 1903 after the communities of Whatcom, Fairhaven, Sehome and Bellingham merged into one city.
• The city's early economy was built on coal mining, fishing, timber and maritime trade along Bellingham Bay.
• Its deep-water harbor helped establish Bellingham as an important shipping and industrial center in northwest Washington.
• Western Washington University has played a major role in the city's cultural, educational and economic development since the late nineteenth century.
• Bellingham has grown into a popular destination for outdoor recreation because of its proximity to Mount Baker, the San Juan Islands and Puget Sound.
• Today, the city is recognized for its waterfront redevelopment, vibrant arts scene, higher education institutions and easy access to both Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia.

References

• City of Bellingham
• U.S. Census Bureau
• Port of Bellingham
• Western Washington University

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