Founded in 1869, the City of Seattle is located in the State of Washington on Puget Sound, 113
miles (182 km) from the U.S.-Canadian border. Seattle is a commercial, cultural and advanced
technology hub of the U.S. Pacific Northwest and a major port city for trans-Pacific and
European trade. Surrounded by mountains and water, the greater Seattle area features
picture-perfect views and abundant recreational opportunities year-round.
miles (182 km) from the U.S.-Canadian border. Seattle is a commercial, cultural and advanced
technology hub of the U.S. Pacific Northwest and a major port city for trans-Pacific and
European trade. Surrounded by mountains and water, the greater Seattle area features
picture-perfect views and abundant recreational opportunities year-round.
Latitude: 47° 39' North Longitude: 122° 17'
West
Land Area:
84 sq mi (217 sq km)
Population 2000: 563,374
Population density:
6,736 people per sq mi
(2,600 per sq km)
West
Land Area:
84 sq mi (217 sq km)
Population 2000: 563,374
Population density:
6,736 people per sq mi
(2,600 per sq km)
The greater Seattle area is a leading center for advanced technology in aerospace, computer software, bioinformatics, genomics, telemedicine, electronics,
medical equipment, and environmental engineering. The region’s single most important employer is Boeing, which is the largest aircraft manufacturer in
the world and consistently one of the top three exporters in the United States. Total 1998 payroll for 110,000 aircraft workers in the region was $5.98
billion.
The payroll for the region’s 23,500 software workers was $6.77 billion (including stock options), or an average wage of $287,700. Microsoft, the
world’s leading personal computer software company, is one of 2,500 software development firms in the state. Bio and medical technology generate
$2 billion annually in the state’s economy and directly account for 15,800 jobs in 170 companies and non-profit organizations. By the year 2005,
biotechnology and medical technology are projected to employ 26,000 people, account for more than $2 billion in R & D expenditures and generate
revenues of approximately $5 billion annually in the state’s economy. Other major industries include wood products, transportation equipment, food
products, fish-processing, and apparel design.
Seattle has been ranked as one of the best U.S. cities in which to locate a business according to several recent surveys. Key factors are Seattle’s
skilled work force, manufacturing capability, education and research, quality transportation and infrastructure, access to international and domestic
markets, and government accessibility.
Other important factors are cultural dU.S. Military
The Defense Department is one of the largest employers in the Puget Sound region. Major facilities include Fort Lewis Army Base, the Puget Sound
Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Bangor Naval Submarine Base, McChord Air Force Base, and Naval Station Everett.iversity, an international perspective,
and quality of life.
medical equipment, and environmental engineering. The region’s single most important employer is Boeing, which is the largest aircraft manufacturer in
the world and consistently one of the top three exporters in the United States. Total 1998 payroll for 110,000 aircraft workers in the region was $5.98
billion.
The payroll for the region’s 23,500 software workers was $6.77 billion (including stock options), or an average wage of $287,700. Microsoft, the
world’s leading personal computer software company, is one of 2,500 software development firms in the state. Bio and medical technology generate
$2 billion annually in the state’s economy and directly account for 15,800 jobs in 170 companies and non-profit organizations. By the year 2005,
biotechnology and medical technology are projected to employ 26,000 people, account for more than $2 billion in R & D expenditures and generate
revenues of approximately $5 billion annually in the state’s economy. Other major industries include wood products, transportation equipment, food
products, fish-processing, and apparel design.
Seattle has been ranked as one of the best U.S. cities in which to locate a business according to several recent surveys. Key factors are Seattle’s
skilled work force, manufacturing capability, education and research, quality transportation and infrastructure, access to international and domestic
markets, and government accessibility.
Other important factors are cultural dU.S. Military
The Defense Department is one of the largest employers in the Puget Sound region. Major facilities include Fort Lewis Army Base, the Puget Sound
Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Bangor Naval Submarine Base, McChord Air Force Base, and Naval Station Everett.iversity, an international perspective,
and quality of life.
ECONOMY
Greater Seattle excels in livability with a mild climate, affordable housing, a full range of arts,
cultural and sporting events, an abundance of shops and restaurants, and easy access to
outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.
cultural and sporting events, an abundance of shops and restaurants, and easy access to
outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.
Seattle’s mild winters and cool 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, D.C. and 40.3 inches (102 cm) in New York City.
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, D.C. and 40.3 inches (102 cm) in New York City.
WEATHER
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