King County, Administrative county in Washington, United States.
King County spans 5,974 square kilometers, encompassing urban Seattle, dense forests, mountain ranges, and numerous lakes across western Washington state.
Established on December 22, 1852, King County changed its namesake in 1986 from William R. King to honor civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
The county supports multiple professional sports teams, museums, theaters, and performance venues, making it a central hub for entertainment in the Pacific Northwest.
King County Metro operates an extensive public transportation system with buses, light rail, and water taxis connecting Seattle to surrounding communities.
Lake Sammamish within King County maintains a population of native Kokanee salmon, which return to local streams for spawning each fall.
Location: Washington
Inception: December 22, 1852
Capital city: Seattle
Shares border with: Snohomish County, Pierce County, Chelan County, Kittitas County, Kitsap County, Yakima County
Website: https://kingcounty.gov
GPS coordinates: 47.47000,-121.84000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:12
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