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The City data of Spokane, Washington
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The Name of "Spokane"
"SPOKANE", pronounced as "Spokan" is a Native American word which means "Children of the Sun."
Spokane is known as the Lilac City.
Population:
195,629
County:
Spokane
Location:
338.3 miles from Seattle
Elevation:
2000 feet
Longitude:
117.41"W
Latitude:
47.67"N
Land area:
57.8 square miles
Median resident age:
34.7 years
Races:
White (87.9%)
Two or more (3.4%)
Indian (3.0%)
Hispanic (3.0%)
Black (2.1%)
Neighborhoods
> 200,000:
Seattle, WA (541.3 Km).
> 1,000,000:
Los Angeles, CA (1507.2 Km).
Nearest cities
Town and Country (5.44Km)
Country Homes (8 Km)
Fairwood (10.08Km)
Millwood (13.92 Km)
Dishman (14.72Km)
Opportunity (18.88Km)
Airway Heights (19.68Km)
Trentwood (22.08Km).
Statistics & Facts
The population of Spokane is approximately 189,000 (1999).
The approximate number of families is 79,875 (1990).
Surface water is 1.882 sq kilometers.
The distance from Spokane to Washington DC is 2219 miles. The distance to the Washington state capital is 271 miles. (as the crow flies)
Spokane elevation is 1879 to more than 2400 feet above sea level.
Spokane location: in eastern Washington near the Idaho border and scenic Coeur d'Alene.
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Spokane Overview from Encycropedia
Spokane City, the seat of Spokane co., E Wash., at the spectacular falls of the Spokane River; inc. 1881. It is a port of entry and the commercial, transportation, and industrial center of a productive region known as the "Inland Empire", comprising E Washington, N Idaho, W Montana, NE Oregon, and S British Columbia. The irrigated farms of the Columbia basin project contribute to the city's prosperity. The area has mineral deposits (gold, silver, copper) and cattle ranches and yields wheat, fruit, and other farm products. Spokane's industries include lumbering, food processing and packing, aluminum smelting, metal refining, and the manufacture of paper, clay, and cement products. A trading fort was established there in 1810; settlement began in 1871. In 1889 a great fire destroyed most of the town, but it was rapidly rebuilt. Spokane is a focus of cultural and educational activities and also has several parks. The city has an international airport and is the seat of Gonzaga Univ., Whitworth College, and Fort Wright College. Spokane is a gateway to two national forests, recreational areas, numerous lakes, and several nearby resorts. The city hosted the EXPO '74. The Spokane Air Force Base contributes to the economy.
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History
The trading post at Spokane was the first non-Indian settlement of the Pacific Northwest. Settlers learned quickly that a trip to Spokane meant profitable business and good hospitality.
The Northwest Fur Co. was established in 1810 soon after the Lewis and Clark expedition came through the area. They opened operations alongside the Little Spokane River about 10 miles from what is now Spokane. In 1872, the real beginnings of Spokane came into life at Spokane Falls. Fur trading ceased to be the predominant business of the area with lumber and grain taking over. In 1889 a devastating fire destroyed much of the city. Though a tragedy, the fire spurred the community to build more and better. This development has continued through the years since that time.
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Average weather in Spokane, Washington
The climate for Spokane is seasonal.
Spokane average annual precipitation is 16 to 22 inches per year.
Spokane average annual snowfall is 51.6 inches per year.
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Average temp. (°F) |
27.4 |
32.6 |
39.5 |
46.5 |
54.4 |
61.5 |
68.5 |
68.5 |
59.1 |
47.2 |
35.0 |
27.3 |
Average temp. (°C) |
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0.3 |
4.2 |
8.1 |
12.4 |
16.4 |
20.3 |
20.3 |
15.1 |
8.4 |
1.7 |
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High temperature (°F) |
33.0 |
39.4 |
48.6 |
57.6 |
66.3 |
73.9 |
82.6 |
82.8 |
72.6 |
58.7 |
41.2 |
33.0 |
Low temperature (°F) |
21.7 |
25.7 |
30.4 |
35.4 |
42.5 |
48.9 |
54.2 |
54.1 |
45.6 |
35.6 |
28.7 |
21.6 |
Precipitation (in) |
3.9 |
3.5 |
2.8 |
2.2 |
2.7 |
2.5 |
1.6 |
1.4 |
1.6 |
2.3 |
4.7 |
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*The difference is 17 hours from Tokyo, Japan. (16 hours in Summer). You can minus 7 hours (=24-17) and plus 1 day to the current time in Spokane, then you can recognize what time it is now in Tokyo.
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