Where is Moscow, Idaho, USA?

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Where is Moscow Located? - Moscow is a city located in the Latah County of Idaho, United States. Moscow lies between 38.2776 Degrees North latitudes and 85.7372 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Moscow, Idaho

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Where is Moscow Located?

Moscow is a city located in the Latah County of Idaho, United States. Moscow lies between 38.2776 Degrees North latitudes and 85.7372 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Moscow city is 25435 people and the city has a total area of 6.91 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Moscow, Idaho Quick Facts

AttributeInformation
CityMoscow
CountyLatah County
StateIdaho
State CapitalBoise
US RegionMountain West
Latitude46.7324° N
Longitude117.0002° W
Elevation2,579 ft (786 m)
Land Area6.85 sq mi
Water Area0.00 sq mi
Total Area6.85 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)25,435
Population DensityApproximately 3,713 per sq mi
ZIP Codes83843, 83844
Area Code208, 986
Time Zone StandardPacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8)
Time Zone DaylightPacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code16-54550
Congressional DistrictIdaho's 1st Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Moscow

CategoryInformation
Airport NamePullman-Moscow Regional Airport
IATA CodePUW
PortPort of Lewiston (regional access)
Major HighwaysU.S. Highway 95, U.S. Highway 26, Idaho State Highway 8
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak service available in Spokane, Washington
Local Bus/Transit ServiceMoscow Valley Transit and regional transportation services
  • U.S. Highway 95 – Major north–south highway connecting Moscow with Lewiston, Coeur d'Alene, and northern Idaho.
  • U.S. Highway 26 – Regional highway connecting eastern Idaho and Washington areas.
  • Idaho State Highway 8 – Connects Moscow with Pullman, Washington, and nearby communities.
  • Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport – Provides commercial air service for the Palouse region.

Top Places to Visit in Moscow, Idaho

Landmark NameType
University of IdahoUniversity Landmark
Appaloosa Museum and Heritage CenterMuseum
McDonald ParkPark
Latah TrailRecreation Trail
Paradise Creek Bicycles TrailsOutdoor Recreation Area
Moscow Farmers MarketCommunity Market
Palouse-Clearwater Environmental InstituteEnvironmental Center
East City ParkPark
Idler's Rest Nature PreserveNature Preserve
Palouse Scenic BywayScenic Route

Driving Distances from Moscow, Idaho to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
PullmanWashington815 minutes
LewistonIdaho3545 minutes
SpokaneWashington801 hour 30 minutes
Coeur d'AleneIdaho951 hour 45 minutes
Walla WallaWashington1002 hours
BoiseIdaho3004 hours 30 minutes
SeattleWashington3005 hours
MissoulaMontana2304 hours
PortlandOregon3505 hours 30 minutes
Salt Lake CityUtah5508 hours

Colleges and Universities in Moscow, Idaho

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
University of IdahoPublicUniversityResearch, agriculture, engineering, law, and natural resources
New Saint Andrews CollegePrivateCollegeLiberal arts and classical education
University of Idaho College of LawPublicLaw SchoolLegal education and professional studies
Washington State UniversityPublicUniversityResearch, agriculture, veterinary science, and academics
Lewis-Clark State CollegePublicCollegeProfessional programs and undergraduate education

Waterbodies in Moscow, Idaho

Paradise Creek, Palouse River, Potlatch River, Spring Valley Reservoir, Moose Creek Reservoir, Moscow Mountain streams, Clearwater River watershed.

Stadiums in Moscow

Kibbie Dome, University of Idaho Outdoor Track Facility, Moscow High School Bear Field, University of Idaho MacDonald Field, Hamilton-Lowe Aquatic Center.

Moscow, Idaho — Key Historical Facts

  • Moscow was founded in the late nineteenth century and incorporated in 1887 as a community in the Palouse region.
  • The city developed as an agricultural center due to the fertile soils of the Palouse prairie and surrounding wheat-growing areas.
  • The University of Idaho was established in Moscow in 1889 and became a major influence on the city's growth and identity.
  • Moscow became a regional center for education, agriculture, research, and cultural activities in northern Idaho.
  • Today, Moscow is known for the University of Idaho, outdoor recreation, arts and culture, the Palouse landscape, and its connection with nearby Pullman, Washington.

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