SeaTac, Washington

SeaTac /ˈsiːtæk/ is a city in southern King County, Washington, United States. It is a suburb of Seattle, Washington. The name SeaTac is a combination of Seattle and Tacoma. It is named from the Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.

SeaTac, Washington
City
Location of SeaTac, Washington
Location of SeaTac, Washington
Coordinates: 47°26′29″N 122°17′35″W
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyKing
IncorporatedFebruary 28, 1990
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager
 • MayorErin Sitterley
 • Deputy mayorClyde Hill
Area
[1]
 • Total10.24 sq mi (26.52 km2)
 • Land10.06 sq mi (26.07 km2)
 • Water0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2)
Elevation
262 ft (80 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total26,909
 • Estimate 
(2019)
29,044
 • Density2,885.93/sq mi (1,114.23/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP codes
98148, 98158, 98168, 98188, 98198
Area code(s)206
FIPS code53-62288
GNIS feature ID1534053[2]
Websiteseatacwa.gov

The city of SeaTac is 10 square miles (26 km2) in area and has a population of 26,909 according to the 2010 census. Residents voted for incorporation on March 14, 1989,[3] and the city incorporated in February 1990.[4]

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. "SeaTac". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  3. "SeaTac History". History Link. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
  4. "Welcome to the City of SeaTac 'The Hospitality City'". City of SeaTac. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
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