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About Orondo, Washington

Orondo is a locality in Douglas County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 520. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Orondo is located at 47.6260°N, 120.2254°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98843.

Orondo rests where the Columbia River, a vast, sun-drenched artery, begins its purposeful journey toward the sea. It lies 10.3 miles west of Douglas, WA (from Douglas, WA: bearing 272°T), and is situated 3.5 miles south-south-west of Entiat. The land here is a study in contrasts: rolling hills, painted in hues of ochre and sage, give way to dramatic bluffs that plunge towards the water's edge. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, seems to possess a liquid quality, pooling in the hollows of the terrain and setting the dust motes dancing in the air. This is a place where the sky feels immense, an unbroken canvas stretching from horizon to horizon, and where the quiet is profound, broken only by the distant hum of a boat or the call of a hawk circling overhead. The air itself carries a dry, sun-baked scent, mingled with the subtle sweetness of ripening fruit in the orchards that dot the landscape. The history of Orondo is deeply intertwined with the mighty Columbia, a waterway that has long dictated the rhythm of life. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land and the river's bounty, established a foothold here, their efforts shaping the agricultural character of the region. Today, orchards, particularly those bearing apples and cherries, are a vital part of Orondo's economy, their vibrant produce finding its way to markets far and wide. The river also brings recreation, its broad expanse offering opportunities for boating and fishing, a constant, murmuring presence that underpins the local identity. It is a place that remembers its past in the sturdy barns that still stand sentinel in the fields and the quiet dedication of those who continue to cultivate this sun-kissed corner of Washington.

About This Orondo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Orondo, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.625963, -120.225353. 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 Orondo and Douglas County.

Detailed location data for Orondo includes the ZIP code (98843), telephone area code (509), county seat of Douglas County (Waterville), 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 Orondo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.