Ilwaco Washington Map

About Ilwaco, Washington

Ilwaco is a locality in Pacific County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,365. The population density is 267.0 people per km². Ilwaco is located at 46.3090°N, 124.0432°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98624.

Ilwaco rests where the vast Pacific Ocean meets the mouth of the Columbia River, a narrow spit of land defined by the restless gray waters and the persistent scent of salt. It lies 13.1 miles northwest of Astoria, OR (from Astoria, OR: bearing 310°T), and is situated 11.5 miles north-northwest of Warrenton. The landscape here is a study in muted tones and hardy resilience: windswept dunes give way to tenacious shore pines, their needles a constant whisper against the salty air. Low-slung buildings, often weathered to shades of driftwood and seafoam, cluster together, protected from the full force of the coastal gales by the gentle rise of the land. The sky overhead is a character in itself, frequently a soft, diffused light that lends a pearlescent sheen to the water and the distant, hazy outline of the Oregon coast. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a damp, invigorating coolness, a promise of the ocean's immensity just beyond the harbor. This corner of Washington has long been shaped by the ebb and flow of the Columbia and the bounty of the sea, its history inextricably linked to the salmon runs that once teemed in these waters. For generations, Ilwaco thrived as a vital port, its docks alive with the industry of fishing fleets and the bustling trade that followed. Though the great salmon runs have diminished, the echoes of that maritime heritage remain, evident in the weathered pilings of the old canneries and the enduring spirit of its residents. The local economy now finds its footing in a blend of tourism, charter fishing, and a quiet appreciation for the area's natural beauty, drawing visitors to the nearby Cape Disappointment State Park and the charming shops that line the waterfront. There's a palpable sense of continuity in Ilwaco, a quiet understanding that the rhythms of the tide and the changing seasons still dictate much of life here.

About This Ilwaco Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ilwaco, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.308989, -124.04321. 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 Ilwaco and Pacific County.

Detailed location data for Ilwaco includes the ZIP code (98624), telephone area code (360), county seat of Pacific County (South Bend), and school district assignment (Ocean Beach 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 Ilwaco is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.