Skamokawa, Washington facts for kids
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Skamokawa
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Location of Wahkiakum County and the state of Washington
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Country | United States |
State | Washington |
Counties | Wahkiakum County |
Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
Population
(2007)
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• Total | 449 |
Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
ZIP codes |
98647
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Area code(s) | Area code 360 |
GNIS feature ID | 1508379 |
Skamokawa is an unincorporated community in Wahkiakum County, Washington, United States. Skamokawa is a Chinook term for smoke or fog on the water.
Skamokawa rests on the banks of the Columbia River, and on WA 4. The town includes a post office, restaurant, and general store, along with a nearby historical museum and covered bridge. It is a local center for kayaking and fishing.
See also
In Spanish: Skamokawa (Washington) para niños
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