Silvana, Washington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Silvana, Washington
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Location of Silvana, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Snohomish |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km2) |
| • Land | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
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| • Total | 97 |
| • Density | 64.7/sq mi (24.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98287
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| Area code | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-64190 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512660 |
Silvana is a small, quiet community located in Snohomish County, Washington, in the United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's a special area defined for counting people. In 2020, about 97 people lived there.
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Where is Silvana?
Silvana is found on an island within the Stillaguamish River floodplain. A floodplain is a flat area of land next to a river that might get flooded when the river overflows. The main part of the river flows north of the island. Other smaller water channels, called South Slough and Cook Slough, also help form the edges of the community.
The area of Silvana is about 1.5 square miles (4.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the community itself.
Who Lives in Silvana?
In 2000, there were 97 people living in Silvana. These people lived in 38 different homes, and 27 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Silvana were White (about 94%). A smaller number were Native American (about 2%) or from other backgrounds (about 4%). About 6% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
- About 23% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- The largest group, about 36%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 28% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 7% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Silvana was 38 years old.
Famous People from Silvana
- Nels Bruseth was a forest ranger, an artist, and someone who loved nature. He was known for his work in the forests and his art.
Images for kids
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Silvana countryside.
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Approaching the center of Silvana from the south. Silvana Grain Co. at left.
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Viking Hall, formerly owned by the Sons of Norway, now a community facility.
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Memorial to Justin W. M. Hebert, a local soldier killed in Iraq in 2003.
See also
In Spanish: Silvana (Washington) para niños
