Tekoa Washington Map

About Tekoa, Washington

Tekoa is a locality in Whitman County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 690. The population density is 224.9 people per km². Tekoa is located at 47.2232°N, 117.0721°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99033.

Tekoa rests in a wide, open expanse where the land stretches out under a vast, often brilliant sky. It lies 29.4 miles south of Liberty Lake, WA (from Liberty Lake, WA: bearing 178°T), and is situated 34.3 miles south-southeast of Spokane. The terrain here is characterized by broad, sweeping prairies that give way to gently rising hills, their slopes often etched with the geometric patterns of cultivated fields. The Hangman Creek, a ribbon of life, meanders through the periphery, its presence a subtle but constant whisper in the landscape. To the south, the modest rise of Tekoa Mountain breaks the horizon, a solitary sentinel rather than part of a formidable range. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, a testament to the inland character of this place, far removed from the humid breath of the coast. Patches of scrubby growth and hardy grasses cling to the earth, interspersed with the richer, darker soil of farms, creating a patchwork quilt of greens and browns. The history of Tekoa is deeply entwined with the fertile earth and the determination of those who sought to coax sustenance from it. This region’s economy has long been anchored in agriculture, with wheat and other grains forming the backbone of its livelihood, their golden stalks a familiar sight under the summer sun. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (WADNR) State Resource Management Area bordering Tekoa offers a natural counterpoint to the managed farmlands, a space where the wilder character of the land can persist. While not a hub of bustling industry, Tekoa possesses a quiet distinctiveness, a place where the pace of life is set by the seasons and the enduring spirit of its people. The nearby Lovell Valley adds another layer to the topography, a subtle indentation in the land that hints at the slow, patient work of erosion.

About This Tekoa Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tekoa, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.223231, -117.072121. 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 Tekoa and Whitman County.

Detailed location data for Tekoa includes the ZIP code (99033), telephone area code (509), county seat of Whitman County (Colfax), and school district assignment (Tekoa 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 Tekoa is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.