Information on Bellingham, Whatcom County
The City of Bellingham is located in the state of Washington, in Whatcom County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Bellingham City HALL, Whatcom County
| Bellingham City Hall's address | Bellingham Bellingham Municipal Building 210 Lottie St Bellingham WA 98225 United States | |
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| Phone number of Bellingham City Hall | +1 360-778-8000 | |
| Bellingham, WA email | Loading... | |
| Bellingham official website | cob.org | |
| Mayor of Bellingham | Kelli Linville | |
| Whatcom County, Washington: Vital Records | Bellingham vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Washington birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Bellingham
What county is Bellingham WA in?Bellingham, WA is located in Whatcom County |
Where is Bellingham, Washington ?Bellingham lies in Whatcom County, in the northwest corner of Washington. It is situated near the Canadian border, about 90 miles north of Seattle and 21 miles south of the U.S.-Canada border. Bellingham is also located on Bellingham Bay, part of the Salish Sea. |
Bellingham administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Washington |
| County | Whatcom - other counties in Washington |
Demography of Bellingham
| Name of Bellingham inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 80 885 inhabitants | 12 / 358 | ||
| Population density in Bellingham | 2 889,9 pop/sq mi (1 115,8 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Bellingham, WA
Where to apply for a passport in Bellingham, WA? There are 2 passport offices in Bellingham, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| USPO - BELLINGHAM | 315 PROSPECT ST. | 3607529822 |
| WHATCOM COUNTY TREASURERS OFFICE | 311 GRAND AVENUE, SUITE 104 | 3607785162 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Bellingham
There are 33 bank branches in Bellingham.
Peoples Bank is the most popular bank in Bellingham with 4 branch offices, followed by KeyBank National Association with 4 branch offices and then JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association with 4 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Bellingham:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| Peoples Bank | 4 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| KeyBank National Association | 4 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association | 4 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Washington Federal Bank, National Association | 4 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of America, National Association | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of the Pacific | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Port Angeles | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Banner Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Heritage Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| U.S. Bank National Association | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| HomeStreet Bank | 1 | Limited Service Loan Production Office |
| Wells Fargo Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Umpqua Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| SAVIBANK | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Columbia State Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Bellingham administrative numbers
| Bellingham City code | 5305280 |
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| Bellingham City postcode | 98225 |
Toponymy and translation of Bellingham
| Arabic: بيلينغام | Japanese: ベリンハム | Korean: 벨링햄 |
| Russian: Беллингхэм | Chinese: 贝灵厄姆 |
Transportation modes in Bellingham
| Airport | Bellingham International Airport 4.2 miles Blakely Island Airport 20.1 miles Orcas Island Airport 20.3 miles |
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Bellingham territory
| Bellingham area | 27,99 sq mi (72,49 km²) |
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| Bellingham altitude | 72 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 48.7499 Longitude: -122.47 Latitude: 48° 44' 60'' North Longitude: 122° 28' 12'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -8:00 (America/Los_Angeles) Summer time : UTC -7:00 Winter time : UTC -8:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Bellingham | |
 Port Stephens |  Punta Arenas |  Tateyama |
 Nakhodka |
| Namesake of Bellingham |
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| Natural parks | Bellingham isn't part of a natural park |
What is Bellingham close to?
| Nearby cities include: Ferndale, Everson, Lynden and Nooksack | ||
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| Ferndale | Ferndale | Everson |
| Ferndale |  | Everson |
| Anacortes | Anacortes | Sedro-Woolley |
| Ferndale 9.2 miles | Everson 12.1 miles | Lynden 13.9 miles |
| Nooksack 14.5 miles | Sumas 19.3 miles | Anacortes 19.4 miles |
| Sedro-Woolley 19.8 miles | Burlington 20.7 miles | Blaine 20.8 miles |
 Langley 22.8 miles | White Rock 24.1 miles | Mount Vernon 24.1 miles |
| Lyman 24.2 miles | Abbotsford 24.7 miles | La Conner 24.7 miles |
| Township of Langley 25.1 miles | Hamilton 26.9 miles | Mission 28.9 miles |
Distance between Bellingham and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1040 miles | Houston : 1937 miles | Philadelphia : 2376 miles |
| Phoenix : 1179 miles | San Antonio : 1838 miles | San Diego : 1137 miles |
| Dallas : 1727 miles | San Jose : 793 miles | Jacksonville : 2481 miles |
| Indianapolis : 1883 miles | San Francisco : 763 miles closest | Austin : 1820 miles |
| Columbus : 2019 miles | Fort Worth : 1705 miles | Charlotte : 2302 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Bellingham, WA
Elementary schools in Bellingham
Alderwood Elementary School
District of Bellingham School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 236
Birchwood Elementary School
District of Bellingham School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 331
Carl Cozier Elementary School
District of Bellingham School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 295
Columbia Elementary School
District of Bellingham School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 287
Cordata Elementary School
District of Bellingham School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 428
Geneva Elementary School
District of Bellingham School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 462
Happy Valley Elementary School
District of Bellingham School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 430
Harmony Elementary
District of Mount Baker School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6
Students : 348
Lowell Elementary School
District of Bellingham School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 305
Meridian Special Programs
District of Meridian School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : PK
Students : 20
Northern Heights Elementary School
District of Bellingham School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 376
Parkview Elementary School
District of Bellingham School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 295
Roosevelt Elementary School
District of Bellingham School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 397
Silver Beach Elementary School
District of Bellingham School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 457
Sunnyland Elementary School
District of Bellingham School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 305
Wade King Elementary School
District of Bellingham School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 419
Middle schools in Bellingham
Fairhaven Middle School
District of Bellingham School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 631
Kulshan Middle School
District of Bellingham School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 544
Shuksan Middle School
District of Bellingham School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 647
Whatcom Middle School
District of Bellingham School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 682
High schools in Bellingham
Bellingham High School
District of Bellingham School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1060
Bellingham Re-Engagement Program
District of Bellingham School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 81
Blaine Re-Engagement
District of Blaine School DistrictLowest grade : 10, Highest grade : 12
Meridian High School
District of Meridian School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 520
Meridian Impact Re-Engagement
District of Meridian School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 12
Options High School
District of Bellingham School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 104
Sehome High School
District of Bellingham School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1191
Squalicum High School
District of Bellingham School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1366
Whatcom County Detention Center
District of Northwest Educational Service District 189Lowest grade : 8, Highest grade : 12
Students : 4
Alternative schools in Bellingham
Bellingham Family Partnership Program
District of Bellingham School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12
Students : 159
Visions (Seamar Youth Center)
District of Bellingham School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 28
Private schools in Bellingham
Assumption Catholic School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 205
Baker View Christian School
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 7Students : 22
Bellingham Christian School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 206
Bellingham Community Free School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5Students : 16
Bridgeway Christian Academy
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5Students : 27
Cedar Tree Montessori
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6Students : 65
Explorations Academy
Students : 36Gardenview Montessori
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : KStudents : 49
Lynden Christian School Evergreen Campus
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 166
Montessori At Samish Woods
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6Students : 103
St Paul's Academy
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12Students : 330
Whatcom Hills Waldorf School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 193
Leisure and activities in Bellingham surrounding area
| Golf course | |
|---|---|
| Bellingham Golf & Country Club | Lake Padden Municipal Golf Course |
| New World Golf Center | North Bellingham Golf Course |
| Sudden Valley Golf & Country Club | Shuksan Golf Club |
| Wayne Olsen Riverside Golf to Ferndale 8.6 miles | Raspberry Ridge Golf Course to Everson 9.7 miles |
| Sandy Point Golf Course to Ferndale 10.4 miles | Evergreen Golf Course to Everson 13.3 miles |