Washington Utah Map

About Washington, Utah

Washington is a locality in Washington County, Utah, United States. It has a population of 32,348. The population density is 328.0 people per km². Washington is located at 37.1305°N, 113.5083°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 84780.

Washington lies in a valley where the earth, a tapestry of ochre and rust, rises to meet a sky that often burns a brilliant, untroubled blue. It lies 4.1 miles north-east of St. George, UT (from St. George, UT: bearing 55°T), and is situated 9.8 miles east-south-east of Ivins. The air here carries the dry, clean scent of sun-baked sagebrush and distant pine, a fragrance that deepens with the setting sun, painting the surrounding hills in shades of lavender and rose. The Virgin River, a ribbon of life, meanders through the landscape, its banks softened by hardy cottonwoods whose leaves whisper secrets on the breeze, a constant, gentle murmur against the profound stillness of the desert. The very light seems to possess a peculiar clarity, sharpening the edges of the red rock formations and lending an almost ethereal glow to the sparse vegetation, making the ordinary extraordinary in its stark beauty. This land has long echoed with the footsteps of those who sought sustenance and sanctuary. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile ground nourished by the river, established Washington as a vital hub, its early economy rooted in agriculture and the cultivation of fruit orchards, a legacy still visible in the occasional gnarled tree clinging to a hillside. Later, the burgeoning tourism industry, fueled by the nearby wonders of Zion National Park, brought a new pulse to Washington, drawing visitors to its warm climate and welcoming atmosphere. The distinctive red sandstone, a constant presence, not only shapes the dramatic scenery but also whispers of the geological forces that have sculpted this place over millennia, a silent, enduring testament to the deep history held within its arid embrace.

About This Washington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Washington, Utah — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.130537, -113.508287. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Washington and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Washington includes the ZIP code (84780), telephone area code (801), county seat of Washington County (St. George), and school district assignment (Washington School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Washington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.