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A view Pateros, Washington from northeast of the town
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Location of Pateros, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Okanogan |
| Founded | c. 1886 |
| Incorporated | May 1, 1913 |
| Named for | Pateros, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.70 sq mi (1.82 km2) |
| • Land | 0.51 sq mi (1.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 593 |
| • Density | 847/sq mi (325.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98846
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-53720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1524247 |
| Website | City of Pateros |
Pateros is a small city in Okanogan County, Washington, United States. It's located where the Methow River meets the Columbia River. In 2020, about 593 people lived there.
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History of Pateros
Pateros started as a settlement called Ive's Landing around 1886. It was founded by a farmer named Lee Ives. He began farming near the Methow and Columbia Rivers. At that time, a small group of Native Americans and about 20 Chinese miners lived in the area. Lee Ives also built an 18-room hotel and ran a ferry to help people cross the river. The first post office opened in 1895.
In 1900, a man named Charles Nosler bought most of the town. He noticed many ducks in the area. This reminded him of a town he visited in the Philippines called Pateros. So, he decided to rename the town to Pateros. The name "Pateros" comes from the Spanish word pato, which means duck. The town is known for its ducks. By 1903, Pateros had four shops and nine homes. The town was then sold to J.C. Steiner. Steiner worked hard to promote Pateros. He made it an important place for shipping goods by train between Oroville and Wenatchee. Pateros officially became a city on May 1, 1913.
In 1962, a big project began. The Federal Power Commission allowed the Douglas County Public Utility District to build Wells Dam. This dam was about 8 miles downstream from Pateros. Building the dam meant that much of the original city would be flooded. The Pateros City Council agreed to move the town. The utility company spent about $1,000,000 to move or tear down buildings and improve the town's roads and services. Wells Dam started working in 1967. Even though the city moved, its population dropped by almost a third between 1960 and 1970.
A large wildfire, called the Carlton Complex Fire, caused a lot of damage to Pateros on July 17 and 18, 2014. Luckily, no one was hurt or died. However, at least 95 homes and one business in the area were destroyed.
Geography and Climate
Pateros is located at 48°3′12″N 119°54′9″W / 48.05333°N 119.90250°W. It covers an area of about 0.49 square miles (1.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Pateros Climate
The weather in Pateros changes a lot with the seasons. Summers are usually warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can be very cold. This type of weather is called a humid continental climate.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 412 | — | |
| 1930 | 486 | 18.0% | |
| 1940 | 484 | −0.4% | |
| 1950 | 866 | 78.9% | |
| 1960 | 673 | −22.3% | |
| 1970 | 472 | −29.9% | |
| 1980 | 555 | 17.6% | |
| 1990 | 570 | 2.7% | |
| 2000 | 643 | 12.8% | |
| 2010 | 667 | 3.7% | |
| 2020 | 593 | −11.1% | |
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In 2010, there were 667 people living in Pateros. There were 238 households, which are groups of people living together. About 39% of households had children under 18.
Most people in Pateros were White (76.9%). About 17.2% were from other races. A significant part of the population, 37.8%, identified as Hispanic or Latino. The average age in the city was about 33.9 years old.
Fun Events
Pateros Hydro Classic Race
Every year in mid-August, Pateros hosts an exciting hydroplane race called the "Pateros Hydro Classic." Hydroplanes are special boats that skim across the water at very high speeds. The race takes place on a 1.25-mile oval course on the Columbia River. The races start in the morning and the day ends with a fantastic fireworks show at night.
Famous People from Pateros
- Richard Beyer, a talented sculptor
- Ron Terpening, an author
Sister Cities
Pateros has a special connection with another city far away:
Pateros, Metro Manila, Philippines
See also
In Spanish: Pateros (Washington) para niños
