Washington, Kansas

Washington, Kansas
Location within Washington County and Kansas
KDOT map of Washington County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°48′58″N 97°02′55″W / 39.81611°N 97.04861°W / 39.81611; -97.04861
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyWashington
Founded1860
Incorporated1875
Named afterGeorge Washington
Area
 • Total
1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2)
 • Land0.97 sq mi (2.52 km2)
 • Water0.039 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Elevation
1,319 ft (402 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,071
 • Density1,100/sq mi (425/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66968
Area code785
FIPS code20-75825
GNIS ID485656
Websitewashingtonks.net

Washington is a city in and the county seat of Washington County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,071.