Wauna is a census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington, United States with a 2010 census population of 4,186.
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Wauna | |
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census-designated place | |
![]() ![]() Wauna Location within the state of Washington | |
Coordinates: 47°22′44″N 122°38′33″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Washington |
County | Pierce |
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• Total | 6.39 sq mi (16.54 km2) |
Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 4,186 |
• Density | 660/sq mi (250/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
ZIP codes | 98395 |
Originally platted as Springfield on September 14, 1889, Wauna's name was changed at the government's request, because of the many Springfields in Washington. Wauna, a Native American term for mighty water, was chosen as the new name by an early post mistress, Mary Frances White.
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County seat: Tacoma | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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