Asotin /əˈsoʊtən/ is the county seat of the county of the same name, in the state of Washington, United States. The population of the city was 1,204 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Lewiston, ID-WA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
| Name: | Asotin city |
|---|---|
| LSAD Code: | 25 |
| LSAD Description: | city (suffix) |
| State: | Washington |
| County: | Asotin County |
| Elevation: | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Total Area: | 1.33 sq mi (3.44 km²) |
| Land Area: | 1.14 sq mi (2.96 km²) |
| Water Area: | 0.18 sq mi (0.48 km²) |
| Total Population: | 1,204 |
| Population Density: | 1,128.72/sq mi (435.86/km²) |
| ZIP code: | 99402 |
| Area code: | 509 |
| FIPS code: | 5303075 |
| GNISfeature ID: | 1503074 |
| Website: | cityofasotin.org |
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History
The name Asotin is derived from a Nez Perce language term meaning “eel creek,” founded in 1878 by Alexander Sumpster. A river ferry stop at Asotin was set up by 1881.
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Geography
Asotin is located south of Clarkston, on the west bank of the Snake River. The elevation is 801 feet (244 m) above sea level.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.19 square miles (3.08 km), of which, 1.05 square miles (2.72 km) is land and 0.14 square miles (0.36 km) is water.
Climate
This region experiences very warm and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F (22.0 °C). According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Asotin has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated “Csb” on climate maps.
See also
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