Moscow, Idaho
Moscow (/ˈmɒskoʊ/ MOS-koh) is a city and the county seat of Latah County, Idaho. Located in the North Central region of the state along the border with Washington, it had a population of 25,435 at the 2020 census. Moscow is the home of the University of Idaho, the state's land-grant institution and primary research university.
Moscow, Idaho | |
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Clockwise from top: Aerial view of Moscow, Kibbie Dome, Moscow Farmer's Market, Downtown Moscow, University of Idaho campus, water tower on campus | |
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| Motto: Heart of the Arts | |
Location of Moscow in Latah County, Idaho. | |
Moscow, Idaho Location in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 46.73°N 117.00°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Latah |
| Settled | 1871 |
| Incorporated (town) | 1887 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| • Mayor | Art Bettge |
| • City Supervisor | Gary J. Riedner |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.91 sq mi (17.90 km2) |
| • Land | 6.91 sq mi (17.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,579 ft (786 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 25,435 |
| • Density | 3,720.08/sq mi (1,436.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (Pacific Daylight) |
| ZIP code | 83843 |
| Area code | 208 |
| FIPS code | 16-54550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0400006 |
| Website | ci.moscow.id.us |
It is the principal city in the Moscow, Idaho Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Latah County. The city contains over 60% of the county's population, and while the university is Moscow's dominant employer, the city also serves as an agricultural and commercial hub for the Palouse region.
Along with the rest of the Idaho Panhandle, Moscow is in the Pacific Time Zone. The elevation of its city center is 2,579 feet (786 m) above sea level. Two major highways serve the city, passing through the city center: US-95 (north-south) and ID-8 (east-west). The Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport, four miles (6 km) west, provides limited commercial air service. The local newspaper is the Moscow-Pullman Daily News.