Tukwila, Washington

Tukwila, Washington
International Boulevard from 154th Street
International Boulevard from 154th Street
Official seal of Tukwila, Washington
Nickname: 
Location of Tukwila, Washington
Location of Tukwila, Washington
Coordinates: 47°28′42″N 122°16′32″W / 47.47833°N 122.27556°W / 47.47833; -122.27556
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyKing
Incorporated1908
Government
 • TypeMayor–council government
 • MayorThomas McLeod[1]
Area
 • Total9.60 sq mi (24.86 km2)
 • Land9.19 sq mi (23.79 km2)
 • Water0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2)
Elevation
138 ft (42 m)
Population
 • Total21,798
 • Density2,215.24/sq mi (855.34/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP codes
98100-98199
Area code206
FIPS code53-72625
GNIS feature ID1509106[4]
Websitetukwilawa.gov
Duwamish River, Tukwila (2007)

Tukwila (/tʌkˈwɪlə/ tuk-WIL)[5] is a suburban city in King County, Washington, United States, located immediately to the south of Seattle. The population was 21,798 at the 2020 census.[3]

A large commercial center draws workers and consumers to the city daily; industry thrives with the confluence of rivers, freeways, railroads, and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.

  1. ^ "Mayor's Office". City of Tukwila. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "2020 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
  4. ^ "Tukwila". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  5. ^ "A Northwest Pronunciation Guide". Retrieved November 30, 2010.

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