Sekiu
Census-designated place in Clallam County, Washington
Sekiu is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Clallam County, Washington, with 24 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clallam Bay, 2.1 miles E.
- 24residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 0.1 sq miland area · 0.3 km²
- 188 / sq mipopulation density
- 98381ZIP code
About Sekiu
Sekiu, a small fishing village, is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Clallam County, Washington, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 24. Overlooking the west side of Clallam Bay and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, it is twinned with the community of Clallam Bay, on the east side of the bay.
The term "Sekiu" first appears as Sekou Pt on Henry Kellett's chart of 1846. Sekiu was first settled in 1879 by J.A. Martin who attempted to establish a salmon cannery there; leather tanning and logging were other early industries in the area.
Sekiu has a small year-round population and is known primarily as a summer tourist destination for kayaking, birdwatching, diving, and fishing, particularly for salmon, halibut, lingcod, rockfish, and other bottomfish. Additionally, whale watching can occur from the Sekiu overlook.
Sekiu Airport is located 1 mile (1.6 km) west of Sekiu and offers a 2,997-foot (913 m) lighted runway with a visual approach indicator, at an elevation of 350 feet (110 m).
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Sekiu had 24 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 24 |
|---|---|
| Density | 188 per sq mi (73 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sekiu at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Clallam County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 24 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.13 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.2620° N, 124.3026° W |
| ZIP code | 98381 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5363245 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
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Frequently asked questions about Sekiu
What county is Sekiu in?
Sekiu is in Clallam County, Washington.
What is the population of Sekiu, WA?
24 people lived in Sekiu at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sekiu, WA?
The ZIP code of Sekiu is 98381.
What is the elevation of Sekiu?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sekiu?
Clallam Bay (2.1 mi), Neah Bay (15.8 mi), Forks (21.7 mi), Port Angeles (40.6 mi), Port Angeles East (44.2 mi).
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