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Monroe

Washington, United States · North America

About Monroe

Monroe sits on the route: 10 minutes from Woods Creek, 36km from Snoqualmie Falls.

Monroe is a town located in Washington, United States. With a population of 18,090, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Monroe sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Monroe to your route.

About Monroe

Monroe is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It is located near the Cascade foothills at the confluence of the Skykomish and Snoqualmie rivers, which form the Snohomish River. The city is part of the Seattle metropolitan area and is 30 miles (48 km) northeast of Seattle. Monroe's population was

Read more 19,699 as of the 2020 census. The town of Park Place was originally founded in 1864 at the river confluence and was among several existing settlements in the Tualco Valley. The confluence site was previously a trading post used by the indigenous Skykomish people. Park Place was renamed to Monroe in 1890 to honor U.S. President James Monroe, and was moved northeast to be near the tracks of the Great Northern Railway, which was constructed in 1892. Monroe was incorporated in 1902 and was selected as the home of a major condensed milk plant and the state reformatory. The city became a suburban bedroom community in the late 20th century, serving commuters to Everett, Seattle, and the Eastside. It is home to the Monroe Correctional Complex, which absorbed the original reformatory in 1998, and the Evergreen State Fair, which runs annually in late summer. Monroe is located at the junction of two major highways, U.S. Route 2 and State Route 522, which were expanded in the late 20th century to serve commuters.

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Where is Monroe located?

Monroe is located in Washington, United States, North America. The coordinates are 47.8554 latitude, -121.9710 longitude.

What is the population of Monroe?

Monroe has a population of approximately 18,090 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
18,090
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Washington
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
47.8554, -121.9710

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
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Worth the detour from Monroe

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

waterfall

Snoqualmie Falls

A spectacular 82-meter waterfall east of Seattle, sacred to the Snoqualmie people and featured in Twin Peaks.

36 km · about 40 min drive

museum

Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)

Frank Gehry-designed museum celebrating contemporary popular culture through music, sci-fi, fantasy, and video game exhibits.

38 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Space Needle

Futuristic observation tower built for the 1962 World's Fair, an iconic symbol of Seattle's skyline.

39 km · about 45 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Monroe.

Monroe North

🇺🇸 United States

3 km awayPop. 1,666

Woods Creek

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 5,589

Cathcart

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 2,458

Three Lakes

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 3,184

Snohomish

🇺🇸 United States

11 km awayPop. 9,670

Sultan

🇺🇸 United States

12 km awayPop. 4,798

Clearview

🇺🇸 United States

12 km awayPop. 3,324

Maltby

🇺🇸 United States

12 km awayPop. 10,830

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