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Glenwood, Kitsap County,
Washington
Glenwood, Kitsap County, Washington is located in Washington (state)
Glenwood, Kitsap County, Washington
Glenwood, Kitsap County, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
Glenwood, Kitsap County, Washington is located in the United States
Glenwood, Kitsap County, Washington
Glenwood, Kitsap County, Washington
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Washington
County Kitsap
Elevation
354 ft (108 m)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
Area code(s) 360
GNIS feature ID 1510995

Glenwood is a small, quiet place located in Kitsap County, Washington, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government.

About Glenwood

Glenwood is a community where people live, but it doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, it's governed by the larger Kitsap County government. This is common for many smaller areas across the United States.

Where is Glenwood Located?

Glenwood is found in the beautiful state of Washington. It's about 10 miles (which is about 16 kilometers) south of a larger city called Bremerton. The area is also located at an elevation of about 354 feet (108 meters) above sea level. Its exact location can be found using coordinates: 47°25′30″N 122°41′21″W.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live close together, but it hasn't formed its own official city government. Think of it like a neighborhood that's part of a bigger county. The county provides services like roads, police, and fire protection. People in unincorporated communities still have addresses and are part of the larger area.

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