Barney's Junction, Washington facts for kids
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Barney's Junction, Washington
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 Barney's Junction, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
Barney's Junction, Washington
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Ferry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,365 ft (416 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 146 |
| • Density | 561/sq mi (216.6/km2) |
| Time zone | Pacific |
| ZIP code |
99141
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
Barney's Junction is a small community located in Ferry County, Washington, in the United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" or CDP. This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau identifies for gathering population data, even though it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
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People Living in Barney's Junction
In 2010, the population of Barney's Junction was 146 people. The census counted 44 males and 102 females living in the area at that time.
Where is Barney's Junction?
Barney's Junction is found in the eastern part of Ferry County. It sits on the west side of the Columbia River, which is a very large river.
Roads and Rivers
A major road, U.S. Route 395, crosses the Columbia River at the northern edge of Barney's Junction. This road goes east about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) to a town called Kettle Falls. If you go north on US 395, it leads about 28 miles (45 km) to the Canadian border.
Another important road, Washington State Route 20, meets US 395 right in Barney's Junction. Route 20 generally heads west for about 40 miles (64 km). It goes over Sherman Creek Pass, which is in the Colville National Forest, and leads to Republic. Republic is the main town and county seat of Ferry County.
Size of the Area
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Barney's Junction covers a total area of 0.67 square kilometers (about 0.26 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large bodies of water within its official boundaries.
See also
In Spanish: Barney's Junction (Washington) para niños
