Cheney, Washington
Cheney (/ˈtʃiːni/ CHEE-nee) is a city in Spokane County, Washington, United States. The full-time resident population was 13,255 as of the 2020 census. Eastern Washington University is located in Cheney. When classes are in session at EWU, the city's population reaches approximately 17,600 people temporarily.
Cheney, Washington | |
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Aerial view of Cheney, Washington, 2013 | |
Location of Cheney, Washington | |
Coordinates: 47°29′19″N 117°34′43″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Washington |
County | Spokane |
Named for | Benjamin Pierce Cheney |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor-Council/Strong Mayor |
• Mayor | Chris Grover |
Area | |
• Total | 4.37 sq mi (11.32 km2) |
• Land | 4.34 sq mi (11.25 km2) |
• Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
Elevation | 2,352 ft (717 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 13,255 |
• Density | 3,052.7/sq mi (1,178.7/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
ZIP code | 99004 |
Area code | 509 |
FIPS code | 53-11825 |
GNIS feature ID | 1531416 |
Website | cityofcheney.org |
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