Where is Kennewick, Washington, USA?

Where is Kennewick Located? - Kennewick is a city located in the Benton County of Washington, United States. Kennewick lies between 40.5070087 Degrees North latitudes and 111.4133234 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Kennewick Located?

Kennewick is a city located in the Benton County of Washington, United States. Kennewick lies between 40.5070087 Degrees North latitudes and 111.4133234 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Kennewick city is 83921 people and the city has a total area of 27.45 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Nearby Cities to Kennewick, Washington

• Richland, Washington - Northwest - 9 mi
• Pasco, Washington - North - 10 mi
• West Richland, Washington - Northwest - 12 mi
• Burbank, Washington - East - 14 mi
• Benton City, Washington - West - 17 mi
• Prosser, Washington - West - 31 mi
• Hermiston, Oregon - Southeast - 33 mi
• Walla Walla, Washington - East - 46 mi
• Sunnyside, Washington - Northwest - 50 mi
• Yakima, Washington - Northwest - 79 mi

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Transportation and Connectivity in Kennewick, Washington

• Interstate 82 connects Kennewick with Yakima, Ellensburg, and Interstate 90, while U.S. Route 395 links the city to Oregon and eastern Washington.
• The Tri-Cities Airport in nearby Pasco provides scheduled passenger flights to major destinations throughout the western United States.
• Ben Franklin Transit operates local and regional bus services across Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, and neighboring communities.
• Amtrak passenger rail service is available at Pasco Intermodal Station via the Empire Builder route.
• The Port of Kennewick supports river transportation, recreation, commercial development, and waterfront activities along the Columbia River.

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Waterbodies in Kennewick, Washington

Columbia River, Yakima River, Snake River (nearby), McNary Pool, Columbia Park Marina, Clover Island Marina, Bateman Island, Hood Park.

Golf Courses in Kennewick, Washington

Canyon Lakes Golf Course, Columbia Point Golf Course, Sun Willows Golf Course, Horn Rapids Golf Club, Tri-City Country Club, Buckskin Golf Club.

Kennewick, Washington — Key Historical Facts

• Kennewick was incorporated in 1904 after developing as an agricultural settlement along the Columbia River supported by irrigation and railroad transportation.
• The city's economy expanded significantly during the 1940s with the establishment of the nearby Hanford Site, which became a major center for nuclear research and production.
• Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco collectively became known as the Tri-Cities, forming one of southeastern Washington's principal economic and population centers.
• The discovery of the prehistoric Kennewick Man in 1996 along the Columbia River brought international attention to the city's archaeological significance.
• Today, Kennewick is recognized for its healthcare, research, wine industry, outdoor recreation, and growing technology and manufacturing sectors.

References

• City of Kennewick
• U.S. Census Bureau
• Washington State University Tri-Cities
• Port of Kennewick
• Visit Tri-Cities Washington

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