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As the largest city in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle is known as both "The Emerald City," the "Rainy City," and has been made famous because of Starbucks Coffee and nearby technology business Microsoft Corporation. It's location, between Lake Washington and the Puget Sound, and close proximity to Mount Rainier National Park, make it the perfect destination for those who want the benefit of the ocean and the mountains while enjoying the excitement and variety of a large city atmosphere. |
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Country: United States
Latitude: 47° 39' North
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Land Area: 84 sq mi (217 sq km) Source: wikipedia.org 
Climate
Seattle's mild winters and temperate summers enable year-round outdoor activities. High temperatures in July average about 75° F (24° C), while low temperatures in winter drop below freezing an average of only 15 days per year. Average yearly rainfall in Seattle is 36.2 inches (92 cm), compared to 19.5 inches (50 cm) in San Francisco, 34.5 (88 cm) in Chicago, 39 inches (99 cm) in Washington, DC and 40.3 inches (102 cm) in New York City.
Average January High Temperature 77.60°F Source: wikipedia.org
Demographic
Population, 2007: 586,200 Source: www.homefair.com
Ethnicity
White 43,522 Source: www.homefair.com
Income and Jobs
Median Household Income $27,865 Source: www.homefair.com
Housing
Average Home Sale Price $192,500 Source: www.homefair.com
Crime
Total Crime Risk 112 Source: www.homefair.com
Education
Less than 9th Grade 8,421 Major Universities and Colleges
University of Washington (public) 45 380 students Source: www.seattle.gov
Health Care
The Seattle area is the health care center of the US Pacific Northwest. Leading institutions include Swedish Medical Center, University of Washington Hospital and School of Medicine, Harborview Medical Center, Group Health Cooperative Hospital, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Valley General Hospital, Children's Hospital and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (with the world's largest research program for cancer control and prevention). Source: www.seattle.gov
Religion
All major religions are represented in the greater Seattle area. In addition to various Protestant, Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches, there are numerous Jewish synagogues, Buddhist temples and Islamic mosques. Source: www.seattle.gov
Cultural Facilities
Historical sites 37 Source: www.seattle.gov
Recreational Facilities
Tennis courts 156 Source: www.seattle.gov |
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Employment
1980 386 684 Source: www.seattle.gov
Hotels
There are 11,890 hotel rooms in downtown Seattle's central business district and over 32,000 hotel rooms in the Seattle/King County area. In 2008 and 2009, some 1,500 new guestrooms are expected to open. See www.seattlesupersaver.com or call (800) 535-7071 for information or reservations at nearly 90 Seattle area hotels Source: www.seattle.gov
Restaurants
Cuisine in the Seattle area is famous for fresh seafood, local farm produce, and other Northwest specialties. A wide variety of ethnic restaurants are among the more than 9,000 restaurants in Greater Seattle. Source: www.seattle.gov
Major Attractions
Among the most popular urban attractions are the Seattle Center and the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, the Hiram Chittenden Locks, Woodland Park Zoo, Tillicum Indian Village, Seattle Aquarium, waterfront, lakeside and sound beaches, Pioneer Square, International District, and local wineries and breweries. Outdoor activities include boating, fishing, golf, water sports, hiking, biking, mountain climbing and skiing. Seattle is situated on the shores of Lake Washington, Lake Union and Puget Sound, flanked by two major mountain ranges (Olympics and Cascades), with Mount Rainier in full view and remote wilderness less than an hour away. Nearby are the San Juan Islands, Pacific Ocean beaches and major rivers. Source: www.seattle.gov
Arts, Culture and Festivals
According to a 2007 study by Washington D.C.-based Americans for the Arts, Seattle ranks within the top 5 American cities for arts and arts-related businesses. The arts scene includes the Seattle Symphony (performing in Benaroya Hall), Seattle Opera and the Pacific Northwest Ballet (performing in Marion Oliver McCaw Hall), numerous art galleries, the Seattle Asian Art Museum, the Experience Music Project rock and roll museum, the Seattle Art Museum and the Olympic Sculpture Park (opened on the Seattle waterfront in January of 2007). Seattle is rich in theater arts with 80 companies, 25 of which are professional. Other festival celebrations include SEAFAIR, Northwest Folklife, Seattle International Film Festival, Bumbershoot Arts Festival, International Children's Theater Festival, the Bite of Seattle food festival and Northwest Bookfest. Seattle hosts large-scale musical concerts and has gained international attention as the place of origin of trend-setting rock, pop and jazz groups. Seattle's Convention & Visitors Bureau offers a comprehensive, searchable calendar of events on its web site for convenient trip planning at www.visitseattle.org. Source: www.seattle.gov
Professional Sports
Seattle is home to Mariners baseball, Seahawks football, Seattle Sounders soccer and the WNBA 2004 World Champion's the Seattle Storm (professional women's basketball). Source: www.seattle.gov
Sister Cities
With 21 sister cities, Seattle has the second largest sister city program in the US.
Listed with date of establishment:
Kobe, Japan (1957) Source: www.seattle.gov
Transportation
Railroads and Bus Service Burlington Northern and Union Pacific provide transcontinental rail service and operate three intermodal yards in Seattle. Passenger service to major US cities is provided by Amtrak. Various bus lines connect Seattle with major cities in the US, Canada, and as far south as Tijuana, Mexico. Seattle is served by a county-wide bus system with a ride-free zone in Seattle's downtown district. Harbor Facilities The Port of Seattle is among the top ten container ports in the US, with products valued at $36.7 billion crossing its docks each year. It is served by 29 ocean carriers and three Alaska barge operators, two major transcontinental railroads, and numerous trucking companies that link Seattle to market hubs throughout North America. Fisherman's Terminal Fishermen's Terminal serves as the homeport for the US North Pacific fishing fleet and is a growing center for other commercial workboats as well. Seattle-Tacoma Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is a major gateway joining Asia and Europe with the US. In 2004, 28.8 million passengers passed through Sea-Tac, as did 346,966 metric tons of air freight. Passenger traffic climbed 7.5% over 2003, and for the first time exceeded pre-9/11 levels. Twenty-eight airlines serve Sea-Tac: 9 of those are foreign flagged and 5 are all-cargo airlines. The airport is 13 miles (21 km) from Seattle's central business district and 14 miles from the Port's marine terminals. In the continental US, Sea-Tac is the closest airport to Asia and is approximately 9 hours by air from either Tokyo or London. There are more than 45 scheduled flights to international destinations each week. Source: www.seattle.gov
Safety Phones and Major Hospitals
Police/Fire/Ambulance: 911 Source: www.seattle.gov |
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Industry and Business
Greater Seattle's Top 10 Public Companies
Source: www.seattle.gov
Newspapers
Seattle Times 234,274 (469,853) Source: www.seattle.gov
Television and Radio
All major TV networks have affiliates in Seattle. Cable service is available through Comcast Cablevision and TCI Cablevision.
KOMO-TV 4 (ABC) Approximately 45 AM and FM radio stations provide music, news, and features in the Seattle area Source: www.seattle.gov
Further Information
City of Seattle:
City Directory Assistance 684-2489
Mayor's Office 684-4000
Office of Economic Development 684-8090
Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs 684-7171
Public Library 386-4636
City Light 684-3000
Office of Film and Music 684-0903
Enterprise Seattle 389-8650
Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce 389-7200 Source: www.seattle.gov
Distances to other Metropolitan Areas
Atlanta, GA 2149 Source: www.vacationsmadeeasy.com
Major Shopping Areas
Pike Place Market Source: www.vacationsmadeeasy.com
Interesting Facts
Seattle was named after Noah Sealth, chief of the Duwamish and Susquahamish tribes and was better known as "Chief Seattle." The previous name of the city was "Duwumps." The Space Needle is Seattle's most recognizable landmark, and was used in the logo for the TV show, "Frar." The Bank of America Tower is the 4th tallest skyscraper west of the Mississippi, and the 12th tallest in the nation. In the attacks planned for 9/11, this building was one of the 10 targeted buildings. In 1961, Seattle became home to the first revolving restaurant. Starbucks, the world's largest coffee chain, was founded in Seattle. The following movies/television shows were filmed in Seattle: Sleepless in Seattle, Frasier, Fabulous Baker Boys, Say Anything, Starman, War Games, An Officer and a Gentleman. Both Bruce Lee and his son, Brandon, are buried in Lake View Cemetery. Bill Gates (founder of Microsoft) has a 66,000 sq. foot home on the east shore of Lake Washington in the town of Medina. Source: www.vacationsmadeeasy.com |