Pasco, County seat in Franklin County, Washington.
Pasco extends across 34 square miles of land and water, forming part of the Tri-Cities metropolitan area along the Columbia River.
The Northern Pacific Railway construction engineer Virgil Bogue named the city in 1891 after Cerro de Pasco in the Peruvian Andes mountains.
The Franklin County seat maintains strong agricultural traditions while supporting numerous food processing facilities and connections to Washington's wine production.
The Tri-Cities Airport provides air transportation services, while Ben Franklin Transit operates regular bus routes throughout the metropolitan area.
The completion of the Grand Coulee Dam in 1941 transformed Pasco's agricultural capabilities through expanded irrigation systems across Franklin County.
Location: Franklin County
Inception: 1891
Elevation above the sea: 118 m
Part of: Columbia Plateau, Tri-Cities
Website: http://pasco-wa.gov
GPS coordinates: 46.23861,-119.10861
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:27
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