Port Angeles, Washington
Port Angeles (/ˈændʒələs/ AN-jəl-əs) is a city and county seat of Clallam County, Washington, United States. With a population of 19,960 as of the 2020 census, it is the largest city in the county. The population was estimated at 20,134 in 2021.
Port Angeles | |
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Aerial view of downtown Port Angeles, looking towards the Olympic Mountains | |
| Motto: Where the mountains meet the sea. | |
Location of Port Angeles in Clallam County and the state of Washington | |
Port Angeles Location of Port Angeles Port Angeles Port Angeles (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 48°06′47″N 123°26′27″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Clallam |
| Incorporated | 1890 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| • Mayor | Kate Dexter |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.53 sq mi (37.63 km2) |
| • Land | 10.71 sq mi (27.74 km2) |
| • Water | 3.82 sq mi (9.89 km2) |
| Elevation | 32 ft (17 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 19,960 |
| • Estimate (2021) | 20,134 |
| • Density | 1,863.68/sq mi (719.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes | 98362, 98363 |
| Area code | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-55365 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1524581 |
| Website | cityofpa.us |
The city's harbor was dubbed Puerto de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles (Port of Our Lady of the Angels) by Spanish explorer Francisco de Eliza in 1791. By the mid-19th century, after settlement by English speakers from the United States, the name was shortened and partially anglicized to its current form, Port Angeles Harbor.
Port Angeles is home to Peninsula College. It is the birthplace of football hall of famer John Elway and residents include writers and artists. The city is served by William R. Fairchild International Airport. Ferry service is provided across the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on the MV Coho.