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Yakima is an American city southeast of
Mount Rainier National Park and the county seat of Yakima County, Washington, United States, and Yakima
is the tenth largest city by population in the state itself. As of the 2010 census, Yakima
city had a total population of 91,067 and a metropolitan population of 243,231.
In addition, the unincorporated suburban areas of West Valley and Terrace Heights are considered a part of greater Yakima. With these cities included in the immediate area, population within 20 miles of the Yakima
city is over
123,000.
 According to the Washington State Office of Financial Management's July 1, 2008 estimate, Yakima
city has a population of
84,074.
Yakima is situated in the Yakima Valley, which is noted for being one of the best apple-producing areas in the world, a major wine region and produces approximately 75% of all hops grown in the
USA. The name originates from the Yakama Nation. The Yakama Indian Reservation is located to the south and southeast of
the city of Yakima.
Visit Yakima By plane
Yakima Air Terminal (IATA: YKM) is a commuter airport with turboprop aircraft, but the largest in the center of the state. Connections are via Seattle-Tacoma.
Visit Yakima By bus
Greyhound buses arrive into and depart from Yakima daily. Yakima Greyhound Station, 602 E Yakima Avenue, Yakima, WA 98901.
Visit Yakima By Car
Yakima is located along Interstate 82, approximately 143 miles southeast of Seattle, 204 miles southwest of Spokane, and 80 miles northwest of the Tri-Cities (Richland-Kennewick-Pasco).
* From Seattle, take I-90 East to the I-82 off ramp, Exit 110, just beyond the exit to Ellensburg. Keep right on I-82 East and take exit 31A-31B to North 1st Street / Naches.
* From Spokane, take I-90 West until exit 110, I-82 East, continuing until exit 31A-31B to North 1st Street / Naches.
* From the Tri-Cities, take I-82 West until exit 33. Merge onto East Yakima Avenue.
A scenic alternative route from the Ellensburg region is the old canyon highway, SR 821, a two-lane road that winds through the Yakima River gorge between Exits 3 and 26, bypassing the Interstate over the mountain ridges. During the daytime, the views are lovely and there are several spots midway to stop, fish, and even camp. Be cautious of rocks on the road, though, and stick to the Interstate at night.
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