Where is Bremerton, Washington, USA?

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Where is Bremerton Located? - Bremerton is a city located in the Kitsap County of Washington, United States. Bremerton lies between 32.7667955 Degrees North latitudes and 96.5991593 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Bremerton, Washington

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Where is Bremerton Located?

Bremerton is a city located in the Kitsap County of Washington, United States. Bremerton lies between 32.7667955 Degrees North latitudes and 96.5991593 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Bremerton city is 43505 people and the city has a total area of 28.48 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Bremerton, Washington Quick Facts

FactDetails
CityBremerton
CountyKitsap County
StateWashington
State CapitalOlympia
CountryUnited States
US RegionWest
Latitude47.5673°N
Longitude122.6326°W
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Land Area29.45 sq mi
Water Area3.35 sq mi
Total Area32.80 sq mi
Population (Census 2020)44,122
Population DensityApproximately 1,498 per sq mi
ZIP Codes98310, 98311, 98312, 98314, 98337
Area Code360, 564
Time Zone StandardPacific Standard Time (PST, UTC-8)
Time Zone DaylightPacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code53-07715
Congressional DistrictWashington's 6th Congressional District

Nearby Cities and Towns to Bremerton, Washington

  • Port Orchard, Washington - 5 mi South
  • Silverdale, Washington - 8 mi North
  • Poulsbo, Washington - 18 mi North
  • Bainbridge Island, Washington - 15 mi East
  • Gig Harbor, Washington - 20 mi South
  • Kingston, Washington - 24 mi Northeast
  • Seattle, Washington - 19 mi East (via ferry)
  • Tacoma, Washington - 34 mi Southeast
  • Shelton, Washington - 39 mi Southwest
  • Olympia, Washington - 63 mi South

Bremerton, Washington Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Precipitation (in)
January46366.1
April57413.2
July75530.8
October60464.8
Annual604452.0
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate ClassificationWarm-Summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb)
Annual PrecipitationApproximately 52.0 inches
Annual Sunshine DaysAbout 154 days
Severe Weather RiskLow to Moderate - Heavy rain, windstorms and occasional winter snow
Annual SnowfallApproximately 5 inches

Driving Distances from Bremerton, Washington

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Port OrchardWashington510 min
SilverdaleWashington815 min
Bainbridge IslandWashington1525 min
PoulsboWashington1825 min
Gig HarborWashington2035 min
KingstonWashington2435 min
Seattle (via ferry)Washington191 hr
TacomaWashington3450 min
SheltonWashington3955 min
OlympiaWashington631 hr 15 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Bremerton, Washington

TransportationDetails
Nearest AirportBremerton National Airport
IATA CodePWT
Nearest Major AirportSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
Major HighwaysWashington State Route 3, Washington State Route 304, Washington State Route 303
Rail ServiceNo passenger rail; freight rail available in the region
Local TransitKitsap Transit and Washington State Ferries
  • Washington State Route 3 is the primary highway connecting Bremerton with Silverdale, Shelton and Interstate 5.
  • Washington State Routes 303 and 304 provide convenient access to nearby communities and the downtown ferry terminal.
  • Washington State Ferries offer regular passenger and vehicle service between Bremerton and downtown Seattle across Puget Sound.
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, about 60 miles away by road and ferry, provides extensive domestic and international air connections.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Bremerton, Washington

LandmarkType
USS Turner Joy Museum ShipNaval Museum
Puget Sound Navy MuseumMilitary Museum
Harborside Fountain ParkWaterfront Park
Manette BridgeHistoric Bridge
Illahee State ParkState Park
Kitsap Historical Society MuseumHistory Museum
Evergreen Rotary ParkCommunity Park
Bug & Reptile MuseumSpecialty Museum
Puget Sound Naval ShipyardHistoric Naval Facility
Bremerton BoardwalkWaterfront Promenade

Colleges and Universities in Bremerton, Washington

InstitutionTypeLevelNotable For
Olympic CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTransfer degrees, technical education and workforce training
Washington State University EverettPublicUniversityEngineering, business and data analytics
University of Washington TacomaPublicUniversityBusiness, nursing, urban studies and education
Seattle UniversityPrivateUniversityBusiness, law, engineering and health sciences
Pacific Lutheran UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts, nursing and education
Western Washington University - PoulsboPublicUniversity CenterDegree completion and interdisciplinary studies

Waterbodies in Bremerton, Washington

Puget Sound, Sinclair Inlet, Port Washington Narrows, Dyes Inlet, Oyster Bay, Chico Creek, Kitsap Lake, Phinney Bay, Liberty Bay, Hood Canal.

Golf Courses in Bremerton, Washington

Gold Mountain Golf Club, Rolling Hills Golf Course, McCormick Woods Golf Club, Trophy Lake Golf & Casting, Kitsap Golf & Country Club, White Horse Golf Club, Port Ludlow Golf Club, Meadowmeer Golf & Country Club.

Bremerton, Washington - Key Historical Facts

  • Bremerton was founded in 1891 when William Bremer sold land to the U.S. Navy for the construction of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.
  • The establishment of the naval shipyard transformed the community into one of the nation's leading centers for shipbuilding, repair and naval support.
  • During both World Wars, Bremerton experienced rapid population growth as thousands of military personnel and civilian workers supported wartime operations.
  • The city's economy has remained closely tied to the U.S. Navy, defense industries and maritime engineering for more than a century.
  • Downtown revitalization projects and expanded ferry services have strengthened Bremerton's role as an important waterfront city in the Puget Sound region.
  • Today, Bremerton is known for its naval heritage, waterfront attractions, museums, outdoor recreation and convenient ferry connections to Seattle.

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