Where is Puyallup, Washington, USA?

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Where is Puyallup Located? - Puyallup is a city located in the Pierce County of Washington, United States. Puyallup lies between 29.6910625 Degrees North latitudes and 95.2091006 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Puyallup Located?

Puyallup is a city located in the Pierce County of Washington, United States. Puyallup lies between 29.6910625 Degrees North latitudes and 95.2091006 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Puyallup city is 42973 people and the city has a total area of 14.13 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Puyallup, Washington Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityPuyallup
CountyPierce County
StateWashington
State CapitalOlympia
US RegionWestern United States (Pacific Northwest Region)
Latitude47.1854° N
Longitude122.2929° W
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Land Area14.28 sq mi
Water Area0.09 sq mi
Total Area14.37 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)42,973
Population DensityApproximately 3,011 people per sq mi
ZIP Codes98371, 98372, 98373, 98374
Area Code253
Time Zone StandardPacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8)
Time Zone DaylightPacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code53-56650
Congressional DistrictWashington's 10th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Puyallup

CategoryDetails
Airport NameSeattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA CodeSEA
PortPort of Tacoma
Major HighwaysInterstate 5, State Route 167, State Route 410, State Route 512
Train/Amtrak ServiceSounder commuter rail and Amtrak Cascades service nearby
Local Bus/Transit ServicePierce Transit and Sound Transit
  • Interstate 5 – Major north–south highway connecting Puyallup with Tacoma, Seattle, and Olympia.
  • State Route 167 – Regional highway connecting the Puyallup Valley with Kent and Auburn.
  • State Route 410 – Provides access to Mount Rainier and eastern Pierce County communities.
  • Sounder Commuter Rail – Provides weekday rail connections between Puyallup, Tacoma, and Seattle.

Top Places to Visit in Puyallup, Washington

Landmark NameType
Washington State FairAnnual Fair and Event Venue
Meeker MansionHistoric House Museum
Wildwood ParkCommunity Park
Bradley Lake ParkRecreation Area
Clarks Creek ParkCommunity Park
Puyallup Farmers' MarketLocal Market
South Hill MallShopping Center
LeMay – America's Car MuseumAutomobile Museum
Point Defiance ParkUrban Nature Park
Mount Rainier National ParkNational Park

Driving Distances from Puyallup, Washington to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
TacomaWashington1020 minutes
LakewoodWashington1220 minutes
OlympiaWashington3545 minutes
SeattleWashington4050 minutes
BellevueWashington451 hour
EverettWashington801 hour 30 minutes
BellinghamWashington1252 hours 15 minutes
PortlandOregon1502 hours 30 minutes
SpokaneWashington3005 hours
VancouverBritish Columbia1753 hours

Colleges and Universities Near Puyallup, Washington

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Pacific Lutheran UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts, business, education, and health sciences
University of Washington TacomaPublicUniversityBusiness, engineering, education, and urban studies
University of Puget SoundPrivateUniversityLiberal arts, sciences, and professional programs
Pierce College PuyallupPublicCommunity CollegeTransfer programs, career education, and technical training
Washington State University Global CampusPublicUniversityOnline education, business, and professional studies
Puyallup School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education

Waterbodies Near Puyallup, Washington

Puyallup River, Clarks Creek, Meeker Creek, Bradley Lake, Wapato Lake, and nearby waterways of the Puyallup Valley and Puget Sound region.

Golf Courses Near Puyallup

High Cedars Golf Club, Lipoma Firs Golf Course, Meadow Park Golf Course, Tacoma Country & Golf Club, and Linden Golf & Country Club.

Puyallup, Washington — Key Historical Facts

  • Puyallup was founded in the nineteenth century and was named after the Puyallup people, a Native American tribe of the region.
  • The city developed as an agricultural community known for fertile valley soils and production of berries, vegetables, and flowers.
  • Puyallup was incorporated in 1890 and became an important commercial center in the Puyallup Valley.
  • The Washington State Fair, established in 1900, became one of the city's most recognized annual events.
  • Today, Puyallup is known for its historic downtown, fairgrounds, suburban communities, access to Mount Rainier, and location near Tacoma and Seattle.

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