Santiago, Washington facts for kids
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Santiago, Washington
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 Santiago, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
Santiago, Washington
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Grays Harbor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.57 sq mi (4.06 km2) |
| • Land | 1.57 sq mi (4.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 130 ft (40 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 52 |
| • Density | 33.2/sq mi (12.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98587
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-61235 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2585033 |
Santiago is a small community in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population, but it is not officially a city or town. Santiago was named after Joseph Santiago.
In 2020, 52 people lived in Santiago. This was a small increase from 2010, when 42 people lived there.
Where is Santiago?
Santiago is located in the western part of Grays Harbor County. It is right next to the Pacific Ocean. The community is part of the Quinault Indian Nation lands.
A road called State Route 109 runs through Santiago. If you go north on SR 109 for about 5 miles (8 km), you will reach Taholah. If you go south for about 5 miles (8 km), you will find Moclips.
Natural Features Nearby
Just north of Santiago, about 2.5 miles (4 km) away, is a place called Point Grenville. This is a tall cliff, about 120 feet (37 meters) high, that rises from the ocean. It is also home to the Quinault Nation's Haynisisoos Park.
The Copalis National Wildlife Refuge is also nearby. This special area protects the ocean and rocks along the coastline near Santiago. It is a safe place for many types of wildlife.
Land Area
Santiago covers an area of about 4.06 square kilometers (1.57 square miles). All of this area is land; there are no large bodies of water within the CDP.
See also
- In Spanish: Santiago (Washington) para niños
