Goldendale, Washington

Goldendale
Goldendale, Washington
Aerial view of Goldendale
Coordinates: 45°49′09″N 120°49′24″W / 45.81917°N 120.82333°W / 45.81917; -120.82333
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyKlickitat
Government
 • TypeMayor–council
 • MayorDave Jones
Area
 • Total
2.96 sq mi (7.67 km2)
 • Land2.96 sq mi (7.67 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,637 ft (499 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
3,453
 • Density1,170/sq mi (450/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
98620
Area code509
FIPS code53-27435
GNIS feature ID2410612
WebsiteCity of Goldendale

Goldendale is a city in and the county seat of Klickitat County, Washington, United States, near the Columbia River Gorge. As of the 2020 census, Goldendale had a population of 3,453. It is situated in a primarily agricultural area and is also near Goldendale Observatory State Park. The valley in which Goldendale is located offers views of the Cascade Mountains to the west and the Simcoe Mountains to the north.