Port Angeles, Washington
Port Angeles, Washington | |
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Aerial view of downtown Port Angeles, looking towards the Olympic Mountains | |
| Motto: Where the mountains meet the sea. | |
Location of Port Angeles, Washington | |
| Coordinates: 48°07′35″N 123°28′40″W / 48.12639°N 123.47778°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Clallam |
| Founded | 1791 |
| Incorporated | June 11, 1890 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| • Mayor | Kate Dexter |
| Area | |
| 14.53 sq mi (37.63 km2) | |
| • Land | 10.71 sq mi (27.74 km2) |
| • Water | 3.82 sq mi (9.89 km2) |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| 19,960 | |
• Estimate (2023) | 20,101 |
| • Density | 1,876.71/sq mi (724.61/km2) |
| • Urban | 24,445 |
| • Metro | 77,616 (US: 79th) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 98362, 98363 |
| Area code(s) | 360 and 564 |
| FIPS code | 53-55365 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411459 |
| Website | cityofpa.us |
Port Angeles (/ˈændʒələs/ AN-jəl-əs) is a city and county seat of Clallam County, Washington, United States. The population was 19,960 at the 2020 census, it is the most populous city in the county, as well as the most populous city on the Olympic Peninsula. The population was estimated at 20,101 in 2023.
The city's harbor was dubbed Puerto de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles (Port of Our Lady of the Angels) by Spanish explorer Francisco de Eliza in 1791. By the mid-19th century, after settlement by English speakers from the United States, the name was shortened and partially anglicized to its current form, Port Angeles Harbor.
Port Angeles is home to Peninsula College. It is the birthplace of football hall of famer John Elway and residents include writers and other celebrities. The city is served by William R. Fairchild International Airport. Ferry service is provided across the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on the MV Coho.