List of municipalities in Washington

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== List of municipalities in Washington ==

The state of Washington in the United States is divided into various municipalities, which include cities and towns. These municipalities are incorporated areas that have their own local governments and provide various services to their residents. The classification of municipalities in Washington is based on their population size and the form of government they adopt.

Classification of Municipalities

Municipalities in Washington are classified into the following categories:

• First-class cities: These are cities with a population of 10,000 or more at the time of reorganization and have adopted a charter.
• Second-class cities: These are cities with a population of 1,500 or more that have not adopted a charter.
• Towns: These are municipalities with a population of less than 1,500.
• Code cities: These are cities or towns that have opted to be governed under the Optional Municipal Code, regardless of their population size.

Major Cities

Some of the major cities in Washington include:

• Seattle: The largest city in Washington and a major cultural and economic center.
• Spokane: Located in eastern Washington, it is the second-largest city in the state.
• Tacoma: Situated on the Puget Sound, it is known for its port and industrial areas.
• Vancouver: Located in southwestern Washington, it is part of the Portland metropolitan area.
• Bellevue: A rapidly growing city known for its high-tech industry and affluent neighborhoods.

Government and Administration

Each municipality in Washington operates under a specific form of government, which can include:

• Mayor-Council: A system where the mayor is the chief executive officer, and the council is the legislative body.
• Council-Manager: A system where the council appoints a city manager to act as the chief executive officer.
• Commission: A system where elected commissioners collectively perform both legislative and executive functions.

List of Municipalities

Below is a list of some municipalities in Washington:

• Aberdeen
• Anacortes
• Auburn
• Bainbridge Island
• Bellevue
• Bellingham
• Bothell
• Bremerton
• Burien
• Camas
• Centralia
• Chehalis
• Cheney
• Clarkston
• Colville
• Des Moines
• Edmonds
• Ellensburg
• Enumclaw
• Everett
• Federal Way
• Gig Harbor
• Issaquah
• Kennewick
• Kent
• Kirkland
• Lacey
• Lakewood
• Longview
• Lynnwood
• Marysville
• Mercer Island
• Monroe
• Mount Vernon
• Mukilteo
• Oak Harbor
• Olympia
• Pasco
• Port Angeles
• Pullman
• Puyallup
• Redmond
• Renton
• Richland
• Sammamish
• SeaTac
• Seattle
• Shelton
• Shoreline
• Spokane
• Spokane Valley
• Sumner
• Tacoma
• Tumwater
• Vancouver
• Walla Walla
• Wenatchee
• Woodinville
• Yakima

Related Pages

• Washington (state)
• Seattle, Washington
• Spokane, Washington
• Tacoma, Washington
• Vancouver, Washington
• Bellevue, Washington
• List of cities in Washington