Seattle Metropolitan Area Map

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This map shows cities, towns, rivers, lakes, highways, main roads, secondary roads, airports, and parks in Seattle Metropolitan Area.

About Seattle Metropolitan Area

The Seattle metropolitan area, officially designated as the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metropolitan Statistical Area, is the largest metropolitan area in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The metropolitan area encompasses several counties including King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties as primary components. According to the United States Census Bureau, the metropolitan statistical area had an estimated population of approximately 4 million people as of 2020.

Major cities within the metropolitan area include Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, Everett, Kent, Renton, Spokane Valley, Federal Way, and Kirkland. The region is bounded by Puget Sound to the west and the Cascade Range to the east. The metropolitan area serves as a major economic and cultural center for the Pacific Northwest, with significant industries including aerospace, technology, maritime trade, and biotechnology.

The economy of the Seattle metropolitan area is anchored by major corporations including Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, Starbucks, Costco, and Nordstrom. The region's technology sector has experienced significant growth since the 1980s, earning Seattle the nickname "Silicon Forest" or "Tech Hub of the Northwest." The Port of Seattle operates major maritime facilities supporting international trade, particularly with Asian markets.

Transportation infrastructure includes Interstate 5 running north-south through the region, Interstate 90 connecting Seattle to eastern Washington, and State Route 520 providing an alternative Lake Washington crossing. Public transit is provided by multiple agencies including Sound Transit, King County Metro, Pierce Transit, and Community Transit. The region's geography features numerous bodies of water including Puget Sound, Lake Washington, and Lake Union.