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NarrowsGIG HARBOR QUICK FACTS

City of Gig Harbor
Incorporated in 1946

The State has published the current population figures for Gig Harbor and according to the State Office of Financial Management Gig Harbor's population is 7,521 residents.  This represents an 8.8% increase over 2008.

 

The City's population according to the 2000 US Census was 6,465.

  • Average Seasonal Temperatures: 

Spring  55 - 65 degrees F
Summer  70 - 80 degrees F
Fall  55 - 65 degrees F
Winter  40 - 50 degrees F

  • Driest Month is July
  • Wettest Month is December
  • Average Rainfall:  37 inches (less than New York, NY or Houston, TX)  75% of which falls October through March.
  • Altitude:  sea level to 440 feet
  • Area Code:  253
  • Zip Codes:  98335, 98332, 98329
  • Square Miles:  6.13
  • State Parks:  3
  • City Parks:   17
  • Swimming Pools:  2
  • Public Golf Courses:  3

  • DISTANCES

    Tacoma - 11 miles
    Bremerton - 30 miles
    Sea Tac International Airport - 33 miles
    Tacoma Narrows Airport (in Gig Harbor)  - 5 miles
    Olympia (State Capitol) - 45 miles
    Seattle - 49 miles
    Olympic National Park (Staircase Rapids Area) - 65 miles
    Mt. Rainier (Paradise Area) - 83 miles
    Mt. St. Helens (Johnstons Ridge Area) - 141 miles
    Portland, OR - 146 miles

    AIRPORTS

    Tacoma Narrows Airport   253 853 5844
    Sea Tac International Airport  206 787 3000

    TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

    Bremerton Kitsap Airporter  800-562-7948  www.kitsapairporter.com
    Harbor Taxi and Town Car  253-255-5665  www.harbortaxicab.com
    Pierce Transit  800-562-8109  www.piercetransit.org 
    PAVCO  www.flypavco.com

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