Burien, Suburban city in King County, Washington, United States
Located south of Seattle on Puget Sound, Burien extends across 11 square miles, featuring 6 miles of shoreline and mountain views in the distance.
The settlement began in 1864 when George Ouellet purchased land patents, followed by Gottlieb Burian's arrival in 1884, who built a cabin near Lake Burien.
The population includes residents speaking over 50 different languages at home, with strong representation from Latino and Asian communities in the Highline School District.
The Burien Transit Center connects residents to regional transportation networks while the downtown area contains the public library, city hall, and Town Square Park.
The Moshier Art Center provides specialized ceramics instruction and maintains multiple kilns for local artists to create and fire their works.
Location: King County
Inception: 1870
Elevation above the sea: 115 m
Website: https://burienwa.gov
GPS coordinates: 47.46833,-122.34556
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:43
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