Wenatchee, Washington, in Chelan county, is 57 miles N of Yakima, Washington and 95 miles E of Seattle, Washington . There are an estimated 27,856 people in the city.
Wenatchee History
Wenatchee was once inhabited by Native American tribes. Fur traders of the Northwest Fur Company first entered present day Wenatchee city during 1811 to trade with the Indians. Throughout the 1800s, a number of white settlers arrived in this region. A Catholic priest named Father Respari began his missionary work in this area in 1863. The city was platted in September 1888 and incorporated on January 7, 1893.
Wenatchee and nearby Attractions
North Central Washington Museum Wenatchee National Forest Wenatchee Confluence State Park Squilchuck State Park Wenatchee Valley Museum
Things To Do In Wenatchee
Wenatchee offers opportunities for participating in recreational activities and different sports. You can enjoy snowmobiling and sledding at Squilchuck State Park and skiing at Mission Ridge. Leisure hours can also be spent at Apple Capital Recreational Loop Trail. The city is also home to the Wenatchee Youth Circus, which is known as the "Biggest Little Circus in the World." You can enjoy shopping at the Zitting Shopping Center and Valley North Mall.
Wenatchee Transportation
You can avail air transportation from Pangborn Memorial Airport.
Wenatchee Higher Education
Higher educational facilities are offered by Wenatchee Valley College, Central Washington University, and Yakima Valley Community College.
The population of Wenatchee is approximately 29,968 (2006).
The approximate number of families is 11,486 (2000).
The amount of land area in Wenatchee is 15.816 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Wenatchee is 6.88 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 1.148 sq kilometers.
The distance from Wenatchee to Washington DC is 2363 miles. The distance to the Washington state capital is 128 miles. (as the crow flies)
Wenatchee is positioned 47.42 degrees north of the equator and 120.32 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Wenatchee elevation is 780 feet above sea level.
Wenatchee per capita income is $19,498 (2000).
Wenatchee median income is $35,800 (2005).
The Wenatchee median home price is $155,100 (2005).
