Map of Washington Counties

Washington is divided into 39 counties. Use the interactive maps below to explore Washington's counties and their boundaries. Download free maps or learn more about creating a custom map of Washington to visualize your own data.

Interactive Map of Washington Counties

List of Counties (39)

List of 39 counties
#CountyCounty seatYear founded
1Ritzville1883
2Asotin1883
3Prosser1905
4Wenatchee1899
5Port Angeles1854
6Vancouver1845
7Dayton1875
8Kelso1854
9Waterville1883
10Republic1899
11Pasco1883
12Pomeroy1881
13Ephrata1909
14Montesano1854
15Coupeville1852
16Port Townsend1852
17Seattle1852
18Port Orchard1857
19Ellensburg1883
20Goldendale1859
21Chehalis1845
22Davenport1883
23Shelton1854
24Okanogan1888
25South Bend1851
26Newport1911
27Tacoma1852
28Friday Harbor1873
29Mount Vernon1883
30Stevenson1854
31Everett1861
32Spokane1879
33Colville1863
34Olympia1852
35Cathlamet1854
36Walla Walla1854
37Bellingham1854
38Colfax1871
39Yakima1865

Washington Counties: Key Facts

  • Total number of counties: 39
  • Total state area: 71,362 square miles (184,827 km²)
  • Largest county by land area: Okanogan County - 5,268 square miles (13,647 km²)
  • Smallest county by land area: San Juan County - 174 square miles (451 km²)
  • Most populous county: King County (Seattle) - 2,269,675 residents
  • Least populous county: Garfield County - 2,404 residents
  • Major urban centers: Seattle (King County), Tacoma (Pierce County), Spokane (Spokane County)
  • State capital: Olympia (Thurston County)
  • Timezone: Pacific Time
  • Neighboring states and borders: Idaho, Oregon, and British Columbia (Canada)

Interesting and Fun Facts

  • Island-only counties: San Juan and Island Counties consist entirely of islands
  • Least-dense county: Garfield County with a density of 3.4 people per square mile
  • Economic diversity: King County is a tech hub, while Yakima County is known for agriculture

Free Downloads

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Custom Map Features

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This map is divided into 39 counties.

Updates

Sep 15, 2025:

  • Improved map quality
  • Added support for surrounding areas and lakes

Aug 26, 2024:

  • Added map of Washington Counties

Frequently Asked Questions

Washington has 39 counties.

The largest county by land area in Washington is Okanogan County, covering 5,268 square miles (13,647 km²).

The smallest county by land area is San Juan County, with 174 square miles (451 km²) of land, entirely composed of islands.

King County is Washington’s most populous county, with 2,269,675 residents. It includes Seattle, the largest city in the state.

Garfield County has the lowest population, with 2,404 residents.

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