Beautiful Gig Harbor, Washington (Members Only) (edit/delete)
Nestled in the south end of Puget Sound is the quiet waterfront village of Gig Harbor. Ours is a community rich in maritime history, scenery, quaint shops and unparalleled recreation. The Gig Harbor Peninsula area is a haven for scenery lovers and those seeking an escape from the ordinary, including the awesome views of Mount Rainier that adorns travel books and calendars around the world.
GIG HARBOR QUICK FACTS
City of Gig Harbor
Incorporated in 1946The State has published the current population figures for Gig Harbor and according to the State Office of Financial Management Gig Harbor's population is 7,521 residents. This represents an 8.8% increase over 2008.
The City's population according to the 2000 US Census was 6,465.
- Average Seasonal Temperatures:
Spring 55 - 65 degrees F
Summer 70 - 80 degrees F
Fall 55 - 65 degrees F
Winter 40 - 50 degrees F
- Driest Month is July
- Wettest Month is December
- Average Rainfall: 37 inches (less than New York, NY or Houston, TX) 75% of which falls October through March.
- Altitude: sea level to 440 feet
- Area Code: 253
- Zip Codes: 98335, 98332, 98329
- Square Miles: 6.13
- State Parks: 3
- City Parks: 17
- Swimming Pools: 2
- Public Golf Courses: 3
Tacoma - 11 miles
Bremerton - 30 miles
Sea Tac International Airport - 33 miles
Tacoma Narrows Airport (in Gig Harbor) - 5 miles
Olympia (State Capitol) - 45 miles
Seattle - 49 miles
Olympic National Park (Staircase Rapids Area) - 65 miles
Mt. Rainier (Paradise Area) - 83 miles
Mt. St. Helens (Johnstons Ridge Area) - 141 miles
Portland, OR - 146 miles
AIRPORTS
Tacoma Narrows Airport 253 853 5844
Sea Tac International Airport 206 787 3000
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Bremerton Kitsap Airporter 800-562-7948 www.kitsapairporter.com
Harbor Taxi and Town Car 253-255-5665 www.harbortaxicab.com
Pierce Transit 800-562-8109 www.piercetransit.org
PAVCO www.flypavco.com
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