Bangor Washington Map

About Bangor, Washington

Bangor is a locality in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,800. The population density is 340.0 people per km². Bangor is located at 47.7209°N, 122.7460°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98315.

Bangor rests on the western shores of Kitsap Peninsula, a place where the evergreen embrace of the Pacific Northwest meets the salty tang of Puget Sound. It lies 4.7 miles west-southwest of Poulsbo, WA (from Poulsbo, WA: bearing 257°T), and is situated 7.0 miles northwest of Kitsap. The land here is a gentle rise from the water, cloaked in the muted greens of Douglas fir and Western red cedar, their branches often softened by the persistent, pearlescent gray skies that lend a certain contemplative mood to the region. Small coves indent the shoreline, their waters reflecting the diffused light, and the air carries the damp, earthy scent of moss and fallen leaves, a constant reminder of the abundant rainfall that nurtures this verdant landscape. Even on clearer days, a distant, hazy grandeur hints at the Olympic Mountains to the west, a perpetual, blue-toned backdrop to the everyday. The history of Bangor is inextricably linked to the naval presence that has shaped its identity for decades, a significant economic engine that hums beneath the surface of its quiet neighborhoods. While the presence of Naval Base Kitsap lends a sense of purposeful industry, the surrounding areas retain a more languid character, influenced by the ferry-bound life of the Sound and the proximity to the wilder, more remote corners of the Olympic Peninsula. The local economy, beyond the base, draws sustenance from the surrounding waters and the burgeoning interest in regional food and craft. Small businesses, often housed in unassuming buildings, offer a glimpse into the practical, hardworking spirit of the residents, their days marked by the ebb and flow of tides and the familiar comfort of a community that has grown with, and around, its vital naval anchor.

About This Bangor Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bangor, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.720926, -122.74599. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Bangor and Kitsap County.

Detailed location data for Bangor includes the ZIP code (98383), telephone area code (425), county seat of Kitsap County (Port Orchard), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bangor is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.