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Tukwila, Commercial hub in King County, United States

The community of Tukwila spans 9.60 square miles along the Green River, featuring residential neighborhoods, shopping centers, and corporate facilities.

Joseph Foster, the first European settler, arrived in Tukwila during 1853 and represented King County in the Washington Territorial Assembly for 22 years.

Foster High School educates students from more than 50 different countries, creating a multilingual learning environment within the Tukwila School District.

The city connects to Seattle and surrounding areas through Amtrak Cascades, Sound Transit light rail, and direct access to Interstate 5.

The name Tukwila originates from Chinook Jargon language, referring to hazelnut trees that grew naturally in this region.

Location: King County

Inception: 1908

Elevation above the sea: 42 m

Shares border with: Burien

Website: https://tukwilawa.gov

GPS coordinates: 47.47833,-122.27556

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:32

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