Washington Counties
Washington, state of the United States of America. There are 39 county in Washington. You can find the list of these counties and detailed information from the links below.
King County
King County, population 2,274,315
Pierce County
Pierce County, population 913,890
Snohomish County
Snohomish County, population 830,393
Washington State has 39 counties that govern a diverse landscape including coastal regions, rainforests, mountains, high deserts, and farmland. Here's an overview of the counties that make up Washington:
The most populous county is King County, home to Seattle and its rapidly growing suburbs. Other densely populated counties include Pierce County (Tacoma), Snohomish County (Everett), Spokane County (Spokane), Clark County (Vancouver), and Yakima County (Yakima).
Coastal and western counties located along the Pacific Ocean and Puget Sound include Whatcom, Skagit, Island, Kitsap, Thurston, and Grays Harbor counties. These regions are known for their seaports, timber industry, and ocean recreation.
Eastern Washington counties consist of rolling hills, mountains, and high desert. Major counties include Benton, Grant, Franklin, Walla Walla, and Whitman counties. Agriculture and winemaking thrive here.
Sparsely populated counties can be found in the central and northern Cascade Mountains. These include Garfield, Columbia, Ferry, Pend Oreille, and Stevens counties with their small towns and wilderness areas.
Southwestern Washington counties along the Columbia River include Clark, Skamania, Klickitat, and Wahkiakum counties. These areas feature forests, dams, and water recreation.
From the Pacific Coast to the Idaho border, Washington's diverse counties oversee a state with booming cities, rainforests, mountains, valleys, and deserts. The counties provide essential services and local governance.
