Map of Belfair CDP

Belfair is a census-designated place in Mason County, Washington, United States. Located at the mouth of the Union River at Hood Canal, it serves as the commercial center of North Mason County. The population of the surrounding area grows in the summertime, as the Canal and the Olympic Peninsula are popular with tourists. The population was 3,931 as of the 2010 census.

Belfair CDP overview:
Name:	Belfair CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	Washington
County:	Mason County
Total Area:	44.9 sq mi (116 km²)
Total Population:	3,931
Population Density:	88/sq mi (34/km²)
Area code:	360
FIPS code:	5305140
GNISfeature ID:	1516383

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History

Belfair was originally referred to as Clifton, as were several other towns in the state. To avoid confusion, it was renamed in 1925 by Mrs. Murray, then postmaster, who submitted the name Belfair from a book that she was then reading.

Belfair Road Map

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Geography

Belfair is located on an isthmus connecting the Kitsap and Olympic Peninsula. It receives an average rainfall of 60 inches (1,500 mm) yearly and has a growing season of 212 days with final spring frost around April 20 usually.

Mason Lake is 8 miles (13 km) southwest of Belfair.