Buena Washington Map

About Buena, Washington

Buena is a locality in Yakima County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 791. The population density is 299.4 people per km². Buena is located at 46.4287°N, 120.3134°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98921.

Buena lies in a wide, sun-drenched valley where the earth, a rich, deep umber, stretches towards distant, hazy foothills. It lies 13.7 miles south-southeast of Terrace Heights, WA (from Terrace Heights, WA: bearing 154°T), and is situated 3.6 miles north of Toppenish. The land here is a study in patient growth, punctuated by the disciplined rows of orchards and vineyards that climb the gentle slopes. A slow-moving river, its surface mirroring the vast, often pale blue sky, meanders through the valley floor, its banks fringed with cottonwood and willow trees that rustle with a dry, papery sound. In the late afternoon, the light takes on a honeyed quality, bathing the landscape in a warm, almost tangible glow that softens the sharp edges of the world. This valley has long been a place of sustenance and quiet ambition, its economy rooted in the sweet bounty of its fruit and the burgeoning reputation of its wines. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of a life built from the land, established a heritage of hard work and a deep respect for the seasons. While the nearby Cascade wall dictates a more arid existence than the western side of the state, Buena has found its own way to thrive, cultivating a character that is both resilient and welcoming, a place where the days unfold with a measured pace, marked by the changing colors of the leaves and the quiet hum of agricultural life.

About This Buena Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Buena, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.42874, -120.31339. 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 Buena and Yakima County.

Detailed location data for Buena includes the ZIP code (98921), telephone area code (509), county seat of Yakima County (Yakima), and school district assignment (Toppenish School District). 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 Buena is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.