Cosmopolis, Washington

About Cosmopolis

Cosmopolis is a small town in western Washington with an estimated population of 1,663.

Officially, Cosmopolis is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.39 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,196 residents per square mile.

📰 Cosmopolis News Today

• Cosmopolis man accused of unlawful imprisonment during violent trip across Washington border The Daily Chronicle · Aug 3
• Cosmopolis Specialty Fibers owner presents a prosperous future The Daily World · Jun 15
• Salmon swim across flooded roadway in Western WA FOX 13 Seattle · Nov 7
• Watch: Wayward sea lion finds itself in the middle of the road during downpour in Washington state FOX Weather · Nov 7
• Leaking chemicals found at another WA mill, records show The Seattle Times · Jun 7

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Cosmopolis Unique

• The only place in America named Cosmopolis — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in western 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

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Cosmopolis

• Brass Hub Coffeehouse (café)
• Clark's Restaurant
• El Maya — mexican
• Maxi Teriyaki

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Opal Art Glass · Art gallery

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Cosmopolis

• Basich Trailway reviews ★
• DeWitt Park reviews ★
• Highland Park reviews ★
• Makarenko Park reviews ★
• Mill Creek Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Cosmopolis

• Cosmopolis Elementary School
• North River School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Cosmopolis

🏘️ Nearby Communities