Oyehut, Washington facts for kids
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Oyehut, Washington
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Location of Oyehut, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Grays Harbor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.61 sq mi (1.59 km2) |
| • Land | 0.60 sq mi (1.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 15 ft (5 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 79 |
| • Density | 128.7/sq mi (49.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98550
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-52378 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2652391 |
Oyehut is a small community located in Grays Harbor County, Washington, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the government for gathering population information. However, it is not an officially incorporated city or town.
In 2020, about 79 people lived in Oyehut. This was a slight decrease from 85 people in 2010. Before 2010, Oyehut was part of a larger area called Oyehut-Hogan's Corner.
Where is Oyehut Located?
Oyehut is found in the western part of Grays Harbor County. It is right at the end of Washington State Route 115. To the south, Oyehut borders the city of Ocean Shores. SR 115 forms its eastern border.
To the north, you'll find Ocean City State Park. The community's western side is next to the Pacific Ocean. If you travel about 18 miles east on SR 115 and SR 109, you will reach Hoquiam.
Land and Water in Oyehut
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Oyehut area covers about 1.6 square kilometers (0.6 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.03 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water. This means that about 2% of Oyehut's total area is covered by water.
