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Cathlamet, Washington
Town · Population 608 · #227 in Washington
About Cathlamet
Cathlamet is a tiny community in southwestern Washington with an estimated population of 608.
Cathlamet holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.51 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,192 residents per square mile.
📰 Cathlamet News Today
- Cathlamet Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- Dale Bate Obituary - Portland, OR Dignity Memorial · Jun 20
- NEW OWNERS TO REOPEN WASHINGTON'S CBM Building Products Digest · Feb 3
- Wahkiakum head-on kills one, injures three Chinook Observer · Jun 20
- Workers killed in chemical vat implosion at Washington paper mill identified; 11 dead KSLA · May 31
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Cathlamet Unique
- The only place in America named Cathlamet — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern Washington, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Washington — one of 639 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Cathlamet
- Maria's Place — mexican
- Patty Cakes — coffee shop (café)
- The Pizza Mill — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Wahkiakum County Historical Society Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Cathlamet
- Erickson Park reviews ★
- Strong Park reviews ★
- Waterfront Park reviews ★
- Erikson Community Garden · Garden reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Cathlamet
- Julius A Wendt Elementary/John C Thomas Middle School
- Wahkiakum High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWashington
TypeTown
Population (2024)608
Rank in state#227 of 281
Land area0.51 sq mi
Density1,192/sq mi
Coordinates46.2058, -123.3840