Chico Washington Map

About Chico, Washington

Chico is a locality in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,336. The population density is 482.5 people per km². Chico is located at 47.6115°N, 122.7104°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98312.

Chico rests on the western edge of Kitsap Peninsula, a place where the land breathes a damp, mossy scent, and the light filters through a perpetual haze of evergreen. It lies 4.1 miles south-west of Kitsap, WA (from Kitsap, WA: bearing 232°T), and is situated 4.7 miles north-west of Bremerton. The terrain here is a gentle, rolling affair, softened by the persistent moisture that nourishes thick stands of Douglas fir and cedar, their branches often draped with the silvery tendrils of lichen. Small, meandering creeks, their beds lined with smooth, water-worn stones, thread their way through the undergrowth, their quiet murmurs a constant counterpoint to the rustle of leaves. The air itself feels cool and clean, carrying the faint, briny tang of the Puget Sound that lies just a short distance away, a subtle reminder of the vast, grey waters that shape this corner of the world. The history of Chico is tied to the cycles of the forest and the sea. Once a quieter place, its economy has been shaped by logging, fishing, and now, the steady hum of commuters drawn to the broader opportunities of the region, though many still cherish the slower cadence of life here. While not a hub of grand landmarks, Chico possesses a distinctive character, its homes often nestled amongst the trees, their driveways winding like forest paths. The nearby waters offer a constant invitation to explore, from quiet coves to the broader expanse of the Sound, a landscape that has seen generations of families make their lives by its shores, their stories as deeply rooted as the ancient trees that stand sentinel over this verdant stretch of Washington.

About This Chico Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chico, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.611483, -122.710424. 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 Chico and Kitsap County.

Detailed location data for Chico includes the ZIP code (98312), telephone area code (425), county seat of Kitsap County (Port Orchard), and school district assignment (Central Kitsap 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 Chico is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.