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About Entiat, Washington

Entiat is a locality in Chelan County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,284. The population density is 204.0 people per km². Entiat is located at 47.6760°N, 120.2084°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98822.

Entiat rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley where the Columbia River’s expansive embrace meets the rugged shoulders of the Cascade foothills. It lies 10.2 miles west-north-west of Douglas, WA (from Douglas, WA: bearing 292°T), and is situated 6.7 miles west-north-west of Waterville. The land here is a study in contrasts, a place where the arid, sagebrush-studded slopes rise sharply from the fertile, irrigated orchards that carpet the valley floor. Cottonwood trees, their leaves a vibrant emerald in the summer sun, line the riverbanks, their branches a haven for chattering birds, while the air hums with the low thrum of insects and the distant murmur of water. The sky overhead is an immense, often cloudless dome, and in the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long shadows that paint the hillsides in hues of ochre and rust, lending a quiet, almost sacred stillness to the landscape. The history of Entiat is intimately tied to the bounty of this fertile land and the powerful currents of the Columbia. For generations, indigenous peoples knew this place as a rich hunting and fishing ground, a tradition that echoes in the enduring connection many locals feel to the natural world. Later, settlers discovered the potential of the valley for agriculture, and today, Entiat is known for its abundant cherries, apples, and other fruits, a testament to the hard work and dedication that transformed this wilder terrain into a productive agricultural heartland. The local economy thrives on this harvest, with packing sheds and processing plants humming during the peak seasons, and the gentle rhythm of rural life is punctuated by the annual influx of seasonal workers and the vibrant energy of harvest festivals. The Columbia River itself, a highway of commerce and recreation, continues to shape the character of Entiat, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and a constant reminder of the natural forces that have sculpted this remarkable corner of Washington.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Entiat, Washington with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Entiat and Chelan County.

Detailed location data for Entiat includes the ZIP code (98822), telephone area code (509), county seat of Chelan County (Wenatchee), and school district assignment (Entiat 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 Entiat is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.