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Centralia, Washington

Centralia
Centralia downtown historic district
Centralia downtown historic district
Nicknames: 
Hub City, City of Azaleas[1]
Coordinates: 46°43′54″N 122°58′10″W / 46.73167°N 122.96944°W / 46.73167; -122.96944
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyLewis
Government
  TypeCouncil–manager
  MayorKelly Smith Johnston[2]
Area
  Total7.81 sq mi (20.22 km2)
  Land7.62 sq mi (19.74 km2)
  Water0.19 sq mi (0.48 km2)
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Population
  Total18,183
  Estimate 
(2024)[6]
19,061
  Density2,386.22/sq mi (921.12/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (PST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
98531
Area code360
FIPS code53-11160
GNIS feature ID2409429[4]
Websitecityofcentralia.com

Centralia is a city in Lewis County, Washington, United States. It was founded in 1852. As of the 2024 United States census, 19,061 people lived there.

References

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  1. Crowner, Paul (June 21, 2010). "Lutheran Coffee and Lattes for the Lord". The Chronicle. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  2. "Kelly Smith Johnston". City of Centralia. Archived from the original on December 1, 2021. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
  3. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  4. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Centralia, Washington
  5. "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
  6. "QuickFacts, Centralia city, Washington". United States Census Bureau. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 13, 2025.