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About Lilliwaup, Washington

Lilliwaup is a locality in Mason County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 420. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Lilliwaup is located at 47.4634°N, 123.1143°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98555.

Lilliwaup spills down a steep incline to meet the cool, deep waters of Hood Canal, a place where the mountains press close to the shoreline. It lies 4.6 miles north-east of Mason, WA (from Mason, WA: bearing 55°T), and is situated 8.3 miles north-north-west of Alderbrook. The air here carries the briny tang of saltwater mixed with the damp, evergreen scent of the surrounding forests, a constant reminder of the Pacific Northwest's embrace. Cedar and fir trees, ancient and moss-draped, cling to the slopes, their shadows deepening as the sun arcs across the sky, painting the water in shifting hues of pewter and blue. Small, weathered houses, many built on stilts to accommodate the fluctuating tides, dot the waterfront, their decks often adorned with fishing nets and buoys. The rhythm of Lilliwaup is dictated by the water, by the slow, deliberate pull of the tide and the occasional, urgent cry of a seagull overhead. The history of Lilliwaup is intrinsically tied to the bounty of Hood Canal, a place that has sustained inhabitants for generations through fishing and logging. The hushed whispers of its past echo in the quiet coves, where the Squaxin people once thrived, their connection to this land as deep as the canal itself. Later, settlers arrived, drawn by the rich timber stands and the promise of the sea. The local economy, though small, still retains a connection to these roots, with a scattering of marinas and small businesses catering to both local needs and the seasonal influx of visitors drawn to the tranquil beauty of the region. The distinct character of Lilliwaup is its understated resilience, a quiet persistence against the grand, often formidable, backdrop of the Olympic Peninsula's wilder heart.

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Detailed location data for Lilliwaup includes the ZIP code (98548), telephone area code (425), county seat of Mason County (Shelton), 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 Lilliwaup is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.