Blaine, Washington
Blaine is a city in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. The city's northern boundary is the Canada–U.S. border; the Peace Arch international monument straddles the border of both countries. It is the fourth Largest incorporated City within the Bellingham Metropolitan Area. The population was 5,884 at the 2020 census. Since Blaine is located right on the border with Canada, it is the northernmost city on Interstate 5.
Blaine, Washington | |
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From top: view of Blaine from Canada–United States border, view of U.S. Port of entry, Welcome to the United States of America sign | |
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Seal | |
| Nickname: The Peace Arch City | |
| Motto: Blaine is Where America Begins | |
Location in the state of Washington and Whatcom County | |
| Coordinates: 48°59′17″N 122°44′37″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom |
| Incorporated | May 20, 1890 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| • Mayor | Mary Lou Steward |
| Area | |
| • City | 8.62 sq mi (22.33 km2) |
| • Land | 5.58 sq mi (14.45 km2) |
| • Water | 3.04 sq mi (7.88 km2) |
| Elevation | 53 ft (16 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • City | 5,884 |
| • Estimate (2022) | 6,018 |
| • Density | 1,005.20/sq mi (388.08/km2) |
| • Metro | 231,919 (US: 204th) |
| • Metro density | 109.4/sq mi (42.25/km2) |
| Demonym | Blaineite |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes | 98230 (home delivery) and 98231 (post office boxes) |
| Area code | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-06505 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409860 |
| Website | ci.blaine.wa.us |
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