Cougar, Washington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cougar, Washington
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Cougar Post Office
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 Cougar, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
Cougar, Washington
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Cowlitz |
| Elevation | 156 m (512 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 118 |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98616
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-15010 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1518146 |
Cougar is a small community in Washington state. It is located in Cowlitz County. Cougar is not officially a town anymore, but it used to be.
This community is about 30 miles (48 km) northeast of Woodland. It sits right next to Yale Lake. This lake is a reservoir on the Lewis River.
In 1990, when Cougar was still a town, about 122 people lived there. It stopped being a town before the year 2000. As of 2020, the population is 118 people.
Cougar is part of the Woodland School District. This district serves about 2,200 students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Cougar is very close to Mount St. Helens. The volcano is only about 13 miles (21 km) to the northeast. The big eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980 was a major event. It was the most damaging volcanic eruption in U.S. history.
A post office was opened in Cougar in 1902. The community got its name because many cougars lived in the area back then.
Where is Cougar Located?
Cougar is found at these coordinates: 46°03′05″N 122°17′58″W / 46.05139°N 122.29944°W. This shows its exact spot on a map.
Education in Cougar
Students in Cougar attend schools within the Woodland Public Schools district. This includes Woodland High School.
See also
In Spanish: Cougar (Washington) para niños
