Bangor Washington Map

About Bangor, Washington

Bangor is a locality in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,800. The population density is 340.0 people per km². Bangor is located at 47.7209°N, 122.7460°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98315.

Bangor, a quiet outpost on the Kitsap Peninsula, exhales the scent of brine and evergreen. It lies 7.0 miles north-west of Kitsap, WA (from Kitsap, WA: bearing 316°T), and is situated 5.8 miles north-north-west of Silverdale. Here, the land slopes with a gentle, persistent grace towards the shimmering expanse of Hood Canal, its waters a restless, ever-changing mirror reflecting the bruised purples of the western sky at dusk. Douglas firs, their needles a deep, resonant green, stand sentinel, their ancient roots gripping the moss-laden earth. The air, often cool and damp, carries the faint, sweet perfume of damp soil and the sharp tang of salt, a constant reminder of the Puget Sound's embrace. This stretch of Washington coastline has long been shaped by the sea and the sturdy souls who have drawn their livelihoods from it. For decades, Bangor has been intrinsically linked to the naval presence, a quiet hum of activity that underscores the region's strategic importance. The economy, once more heavily reliant on timber and fishing, now feels the subtle pulse of this federal facility, a modern chapter in Bangor's story. Yet, the echoes of earlier times persist; the weathered pilings along the shoreline, the occasional rusted fishing gear unearthed by the tide, whisper of a past where life was dictated by the rhythm of the tides and the bounty of the water.

About This Bangor Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bangor, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.720926, -122.74599. 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 Bangor and Kitsap County.

Detailed location data for Bangor includes the ZIP code (98383), telephone area code (425), county seat of Kitsap County (Port Orchard), and school district assignment. 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 Bangor is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.