Wenatchee Washington Map

About Wenatchee, Washington

Wenatchee is a locality in Chelan County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 85,048. The population density is 1288.4 people per km². Wenatchee is located at 47.4235°N, 120.3103°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98801.

Wenatchee rests at the confluence of two powerful rivers, the Columbia and the Wenatchee, their waters carving a broad, fertile valley from the rugged Okanogan Highlands. It lies 19.7 miles south-west of Douglas, WA (from Douglas, WA: bearing 226°T), and is situated 1.0 miles west-north-west of East Wenatchee. The air here, especially as the sun begins its descent, carries a dry, almost mineral scent, a testament to the arid climate that shapes the landscape. Rolling hills, painted in shades of sagebrush and sun-baked earth, rise steeply from the riverbanks, their slopes often etched with the intricate patterns of irrigation ditches. In the distance, the snow-capped peaks of the Cascades stand as silent sentinels, their stark beauty a constant counterpoint to the cultivated fields that bloom with the bounty of this land. The light, when it catches the dust motes suspended in the warm breeze, can lend an almost ethereal glow to the orchards that carpet the lower slopes. This valley, cradled by the mighty Columbia, has long been a crossroads, its history intertwined with the indigenous peoples who first navigated its waters and the pioneers who followed, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and abundant sunshine. Wenatchee, a name whispered with respect for its agricultural prowess, became known as the "Apple Capital of the World," its economy still deeply rooted in the cultivation and export of its world-renowned fruit. The rhythmic hum of irrigation pumps is a constant soundtrack to daily life, a reminder of the delicate balance between the arid environment and the vibrant life it sustains. Beyond the orchards, the river itself offers a different kind of life, its currents a source of both power and recreation, drawing anglers and boaters alike to its sun-drenched shores.

About This Wenatchee Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wenatchee, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.42346, -120.310349. 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 Wenatchee and Chelan County.

Detailed location data for Wenatchee includes the ZIP code (98801), telephone area code (509), county seat of Chelan County (Wenatchee), and school district assignment (Wenatchee 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 Wenatchee is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.