Sister cities of Yakima, Washington
Yakima (/ˈjækɨmɔː/ or /ˈjækɨmə/) is a US city located about 60 miles southeast of Mount Rainier in Washington state. Yakima is the county seat of Yakima County, Washington, and the state's eighth largest city by population. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 91,067 and a metropolitan population of 243,231. The unincorporated suburban areas of West Valley and Terrace Heights are considered a part of greater Yakima.
Yakima is situated in the Yakima Valley, an area noted for apple, wine and hop production. As of 2011, the Yakima Valley produces 77% of all hops grown in the US. The name Yakima originates from the Yakama Nation, located south of the city.
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