Wapinitia is an unincorporated community in Wasco County, Oregon, United States.[1] It is near Oregon Route 216 and is approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of the county seat of The Dalles, Oregon. The nearest city is Maupin, which is 9 miles (14 km) to the east.
Wapinitia | |
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Unincorporated community | |
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Coordinates: 45°6′51.4″N 121°15′23.2″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Oregon |
County | Wasco |
Elevation | 2,044 ft (623 m) |
Time zone | UTC−08:00 (Pacific (PST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−07:00 (PDT) |
GNIS feature ID | 1151877 |
Wapinitia is a name derived from a Native American language most likely meaning "at the edge".[2]
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County seat: The Dalles | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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