Alder, Washington facts for kids
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Alder, Washington
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 Alder, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.24 sq mi (8.4 km2) |
| • Land | 3.21 sq mi (8.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,237 ft (377 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 227 |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98335
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
Alder is a small community in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area defined by the government for counting people. However, it is not an officially incorporated city or town.
In 2010, the population of Alder was 227 people. The community is located right on the shore of Alder Lake. It sits along State Route Highway 7, which is a road that leads to the entrance of Mount Rainier National Park.
A post office was opened in Alder in 1902. It served the community for many years, closing down in 1975. The name "Alder" comes from the many alder trees that grew near where the town was first built.
Where is Alder?
Alder is located in the state of Washington. Its exact spot on a map is 46°47′16″N 122°15′58″W / 46.78778°N 122.26611°W.
Land and Water
According to the United States Census Bureau, Alder covers a total area of about 3.24 square miles (8.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. About 3.21 square miles (8.3 square kilometers) is land. A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water. This means only a tiny bit of Alder, about 0.83%, is covered by water.
See also
In Spanish: Alder (Washington) para niños
