Chelan Washington Map

About Chelan, Washington

Chelan is a locality in Chelan County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,350. The population density is 248.5 people per km². Chelan is located at 47.8410°N, 120.0165°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98816.

Chelan lies cradled by the colossal embrace of the Cascade Mountains, where the arid eastern slope of Washington begins its slow surrender to the sun. It lies 15.2 miles north of Douglas, WA (from Douglas, WA: bearing 358°T), and is situated 17.0 miles southeast of Lake Chelan. The land here is carved by ancient glaciers, leaving behind a serpentine lake that mirrors the vast, cerulean sky, its shores a patchwork of sun-baked gravel and sparse, resilient sagebrush. The air, especially in the long, luminous afternoons, carries the faint, sweet perfume of ripening apples and the dry dust of summer roads, a scent that clings to everything. This is a place where the mountains loom, not as distant sentinels, but as tangible presences, their granite faces catching the light in shades of ochre and deep violet as the day wanes. The history of Chelan is inextricably bound to the water that defines it, the deep, clear waters of the lake, a legacy of glacial artistry. Long before settlers arrived, indigenous peoples knew these shores, their lives dictated by the rhythms of the river and the bounty of the land. Today, Chelan’s economy thrives on this natural inheritance, its orchards yielding a harvest of world-class apples, and its vineyards, stretching across the sun-drenched hillsides, producing wines that speak of the unique terroir. The lake itself is the town’s beating heart, drawing a steady stream of travelers who come to swim, boat, and simply bask in its tranquil beauty, a quiet hum of commerce and leisure that underpins the enduring spirit of Chelan.

About This Chelan Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chelan, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.84097, -120.016459. 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 Chelan and Chelan County.

Detailed location data for Chelan includes the ZIP code (98816), telephone area code (509), county seat of Chelan County (Wenatchee), and school district assignment (Lake Chelan 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 Chelan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.