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20008 is the zip code for

Washington, DC

Total population
27,525▲
Housing units
17,244▲
Land area
(sq. miles)
3.04
Density
(people per sq. mile)
9,054.28▲
Water area
(sq. miles)
0.01

Demographic data for zip code 20008

Gender:

Male
11,991▲
Female
15,534▲
Median age
Male
37.00
Female
35.30
Gender

Households:

Total households
15,804▼
Family households
4,743▲
Nonfamily households
11,061▼
Average household size
1.72▲
Average family size
2.58▲
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
17,244▲
Occupied housing units
15,804▼
Owner-occupied
6,142▲
Renter-occupied
9,662▼
Vacant housing units
1,440▲
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
930▲
5 to 9 years
698▲
10 to 14 years
579▼
15 to 19 years
476▼
20 to 24 years
2,787▲
25 to 34 years
7,777▲
35 to 44 years
3,707▼
45 to 54 years
3,073▼
55 to 59 years
1,739▲
60 to 64 years
1,857▲
65 to 74 years
2,135▲
75 to 84 years
1,099▼
85 years and over
668▲
Median age
36.10▼
Age

Race:

White
21,132
Hispanic or Latino
2,112
Black or African American
1,405
Asian
2,074
American Indian & Alaska Native
44
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
8
Other (One Race)
90
Two or More Races
660
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 20008

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
25,083
Civilian labor force
18,792
Employed
18,233
Unemployed
559
Armed Forces
122
Not in labor force
6,169
Percent Unemployed
3.0%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
18,045
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
5,044
Carpooled
720
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
9,020
Walked
1,521
Other means
600
Worked at home
1,140
Mean travel time
26.7 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
18,233
Management / business / science / arts
14,672
Service
950
Sales / office
2,365
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
163
Production / transportation / material moving
83
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
18,233
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
17
Construction
290
Manufacturing
103
Wholesale trade
77
Retail trade
542
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
132
Information
928
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
1,207
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
4,949
Educational services / health care / social assistance
2,992
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
1,412
Public administration
3,452
Other services
2,132
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
18,233
Private wage & salary workers
12,315
Government workers
4,880
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
1,023
Unpaid family workers
15
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
15,721
Less than $10,000
722
$10,000 to $14,999
128
$15,000 to $24,999
652
$25,000 to $34,999
623
$35,000 to $49,999
1,836
$50,000 to $74,999
2,572
$75,000 to $99,999
1,998
$100,000 to $149,999
2,920
$150,000 to $199,999
1,647
$200,000 or more
2,623
Median household income
$90,896
Mean household income
$141,667
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
8.2%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 20008

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Eaton Es
3301 Lowell St. Nw		(202) 282-01034035014.9
Hearst Es
3950 37th St. Nw		(202) 282-01061602711.4
Murch Es
4810 36th St. Nw		(202) 282-01304786213.3
Oyster Es
2801 Calvert St. Nw		(202) 671-31114286310.2
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Public libraries around Washington, DC

NameAddress
District Of Columbia Public Library
901 G Street, N.w. (room 400)
Washington, DC 20001
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Universities and Colleges around 20008

NameAddressPhone
Virginia Commonwealth University - Dentistry School Of- Continuing Educa477 H Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20001		(804) 828-9353
Spanish Education Development Center
1840 Kalorama Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20009		(202) 462-8848
Galludet University200 Florida Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 651-5750
Georgetown U- Biochemistry3900 Reservoir Road Northwest
Washington, DC 20007		(202) 687-1401
Fleet Business School1325 G Street Northwest Suite 740
Washington, DC 20005		(202) 783-1658
Georgetown University School of Nursing3800 Reservoir Road Northwest
Washington, DC 20007		(202) 784-5300
Georgetown University Law Center - Womens Law and Public Policy Fellowship Pro600 New Jersey Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 662-9690
Washington University Of444 North Capitol Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 624-3820
Carnegie Mellon University1200 New York Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20005		(202) 326-6238
Georgetown University Centr for Minority Education1410 36th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20007		(202) 338-5978
Georgetown University Hospital - Referral Line- Patient Billing- Lombardi Cancer2115 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20007		(202) 784-3400
Georgetown University Hospital - Georgetown Physician Practices- Referral Line- Administra3800 Reservoir Road Wv
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 444-8751
LADO International College2233 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20007		(202) 784-2660
University of Maryland System Federal Relations
499 South Capitol Street Southwest
Washington, DC 20003		(202) 863-1865
The George Washington University - University Theater600 21st Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20006		(202) 994-7313
Georgetown University - Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate2201 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20007		(202) 337-8080
Howard Plaza Towers2251 Sherman Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 797-7148
Korean Economic Institute1101 Vermont Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20005		(202) 371-0690
Cain- Mark P MD - Pediatric Urology- Georgetown University Medical Ce37th & O Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 687-4914
Georgetown University Law Center- Registrar's Office600 New Jersey Avenue N W
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 662-9500
Strayer University
1133 15th Street Northwest Suite 2
Washington, DC 20005		(202) 408-2400
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising3050 K Street Northwest Suite 165
Washington, DC 20007		(202) 822-9633
The George Washington University - Professional Development Office2033 K Street Northwest Suite 310
Washington, DC 20006		(202) 994-9600
Georgetown University - School of Foreign Service- Admissions- Grad2300 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20007		(202) 687-8375
Capital University of Integrative Medicine4820 Macarthur Boulevard Northwest
Washington, DC 20007		(202) 338-4646
Delaware State UniversityWilliam Green Stadiu
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 745-1703
Vanderbilt University Center Foental Health Policy1915 I Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20006		(202) 833-3512
George Washington University - Law School725 21st Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20006		(202) 994-6260
Richert John R MDGeorgetown Universit
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 784-2406
First Class Inc
1726 20th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20009		(202) 797-5102
Iowa State University
499 South Capitol Street Southwest Suite 406
Washington, DC 20003		(202) 554-1901
George Washington University - Alumni Office714 21st Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20006		(202) 994-6435
Kendall Demonstration Elementary School - for Complete Listing See Gallaudet Univer
800 Florida Avenue Northeast
Washington, DC 20002		(202) 651-5466
The George Washington University - Financial Aid- Law School720 20th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20006		(202) 994-6592
Georgetown University Complex - Human Resources- StaffLeavey Centre
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 687-2900
State of the Union1357 U St Nw
Washington, DC 20009		(202) 588-8926
Georgetown University AthleticsMcDonough Arena
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 687-4692
Nyack College
444 N Capitol St N W
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 220-1300
Florida State University System444 North Capitol Street Northwest Suite 841
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 638-2000
Whur-Fm Howard University Radio529 Bryant Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 806-3500
The Frederick Douglass Institute5 Thomas Circle Northwest
Washington, DC 20005		(202) 265-8400
Stratford Career Institute733 15th St Nw #1100
Washington, DC 20005		(800) 363-0058
Rutgers University444 North Capitol Street Northwest Suite 309
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 220-1336
University of Michigan - Government Relations Office499 South Capitol Street Southwest Suite 501
Washington, DC 20003		(202) 554-0578
DC Law Students in Court Program806 7th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 638-4798
Howard University Hospital - Family Medicine Group2018 Georgia Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 865-3200
Languageone2305 Calvert Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20008		(202) 328-0099
Ujamaa School1554 8th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 232-2997
Harvard University Office of Community Affairs499 South Capitol Street Southwest Suite 405
Washington, DC 20003		(202) 863-1292
Howard University - Whur RadioHoward Plaza Towers
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 232-2897
Georgetown University Complex - Transportation Information- Main Ca37 O Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 687-4111
Council for Professional Recognition2460 16th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20009		(202) 265-9090
G W Travel800 21st Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20006		(202) 994-3043
The George Washington University - GW Club
1918 F Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20006		(202) 994-2355
Syracuse University International Relations Progrm2301 Calvert Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20008		(202) 232-4520
The George Washington University - Facilities Development2025 F Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20006		(202) 994-4458
Stanford in Washington2661 Connecticut Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20008		(202) 332-6235
Boston University2807 Connecticut Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20008		(202) 756-7802
Georgetown University - Georgetown College Dean's Office- East Asian Languages- 108 White Grav108 White Gravenor
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 687-4043
Washington National Cathedral - Cathedral Offices- Worship Arrangements- College of PreacMassachusetts & Wisc
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 537-6380
The George Washington University - University Police2033 G Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20006		(202) 994-6110
Vanderbilt University
122 Centre Street Northwest Suite 310
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 824-6681
George Washington University Coslng Cntrvctnl TSTN2033 K Street Northwest Suite 230
Washington, DC 20006		(202) 994-5300
Howard University - Bookstores- University4th & College Street
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 806-9580
Iimcr1424 K Street Northwest Suite 650
Washington, DC 20005		(202) 347-2042
The George Washington University - Sponsored Research Office- Biostatistics Ce2013 G Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20006		(202) 994-6340
Howard University Hospital2139 Georgia Avenue Northwest Suite 3D
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 865-3022
Apostolic Christian College819 D Street Northeast
Washington, DC 20002		(202) 544-6940
Central Michigan UniversityPentagon Centre
Washington, DC 20001		(703) 920-5668
University of Texas1901 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20006		(202) 955-9091
Association Of American Colleges & Universities
1818 R Street Nw
Washington, DC 20009		(202) 387-3760
Maryland State Government - University System of Maryland University ColUniv Boulevard At A
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 563-3611
Massachusetts Institute of Technology820 1st Street Northeast
Washington, DC 20002		(202) 789-1828
Southeastern University504 I Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 488-8162
Howard University Physicians2024 Georgia Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 332-0284
In College of Medicine520 W Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 745-4580
Howard University Hospital - Employee Assistance Program2041 Ga Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 865-1481
George Washington University - Quality Management Resources2011 I Street Northwest Suite 300
Washington, DC 20006		(202) 973-7670
University of Maryland University College - Walter Reed Army Medical CeBolling Air Force Ba
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 782-3023
The George Washington University - Sponsored Research Office- Biostatistics Ce2120 L Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 676-6777
University of Florida1825 Connecticut Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 265-8848
Princeton University444 North Capitol Street Northwest Suite 728
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 220-1362
Zimmerman- Lorenz E MDGeorgetown Univ Medi
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 687-1655
Georgetown University Division of GeriatricsGeorgetown Univ Hosp
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 687-8253
Georgetown Public Policy Institute3240 Prospect Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20007		(202) 687-0504
University of Massachusetts Alumni1010 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
Washington, DC 20003		(202) 543-8627
Africa America Institute
1625 Massachusetts Avenue
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 667-5636
Howard University Hospital605 Rhode Island Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 865-3250
The National Clearing House For Language Acquisition NCELA2121 K Street Suite 260
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 467-0867
Howard University - Howard University Medical Alumni2225 Georgia Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 238-2586
The George Washington University - Career Center1922 F Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20006		(202) 994-6495
University Of Oklahoma Public Service Institute1156 15th St Nw
Washington, DC 20005		(202) 862-8514
Howard University Hospital1911 5th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20001		(202) 865-4620
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Hospitals and Medical Centers around 20008

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Children's National Med Center
111 Michigan Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20010		(202) 884-5000188
Columbia Hospital For Women
2425 'L' Street Nw
Washington, DC 20037		(202) 293-650075
George Washington Univ Hosp
901 23rd Street Nw
Washington, DC 20037		(202) 715-4000231
Greater Southeast Comm Hosp
1310 Southern Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20032		(202) 574-6035450
Hadley Memorial Hospital
4601 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Washington, DC 20032		(202) 574-5700109
Hospital For Sick Children
1731 Bunker Hill Road Ne
Washington, DC 20017		(202) 832-4400130
Howard University Hospital
2041 Georgia Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20059		(202) 865-6100284
Medlink Hospital & Nursing Ctr
700 Constitution Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20002		(202) 546-570035
Medstar-Georgetown Med Ctr
3800 Reservoir Road Nw
Washington, DC 20007		(202) 784-3000359
National Rehabilitation Hosp
102 Irving Street Nw
Washington, DC 20010		(202) 877-1000128
Providence Hospital
1150 Varnum Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017		(202) 269-7000570
Psychiatric Inst Of Washington4228 Wisconsin Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20016		(202) 965-8550104
Sibley Memorial Hospital
5255 Loughboro Road Nw
Washington, DC 20016		(202) 537-4000221
St Elizabeths Hospital2700 Martin L King Jr Ave Se
Washington, DC 20032		(202) 364-3422817
Washington Hospital Center
110 Irving Street Nw
Washington, DC 20010		(202) 877-7000869
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Hotels, Motels and other accommodations around 20008

Hotel nameAddress# of RoomsLow rateHigh rate
Windsor Park Hotel2116 Kalorama Rd NW
Washington, DC 20008		43133180
Omni Shoreham Hotel2500 Calvert St Nw
Washington, DC 20008		834159399
Days Inn Connecticut Ave4400 Connecticut Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20008		15569199
The Fairfax at Embassy Row, Starwood Luxury Collection2100 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008		206143809
Washington Marriott at Wardman Park2660 Woodley Road NW
Washington, DC 20008		1,334149445
The Normandy Hotel2118 Wyoming Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008		75129269
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Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 20008

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant2623 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008		Mexican202-986-0131
Ardeo
3311 Connecticut Ave
Washington, DC 20008		American202-244-6750
Brick's Tavern3421 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008		American, Italian, Pizza202-362-8440
Foster Brothers Coffee3515 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008		American, Sandwiches202-364-7128
Indique
3512 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008		Indian202-244-6600
Lex Cajun Grill2608 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008		Cajun, Creole202-745-0015
Medaterra
2614 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20008		Mediterranean, Seafood202-797-0400
Park Bench Restaurant3433 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008		American, Barbecue, Hamburgers202-686-9235
Pesto Ristorante2915 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008		Italian202-332-8300
Petits Plats
2653 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008		French202-518-0018
Pines Of Florence2100 Connecticut Ave
Washington, DC 20008		Italian, Seafood202-332-8233
Pizzeria Uno's Chicago Bar & Grill3501 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20008		Italian, Pizza, Steaks202-966-3225
Rajaji Indian Cuisine2603 Connecticut Ave
Washington, DC 20008		Indian202-265-7344
Trattoria Liliana4483 Connecticut Ave
Washington, DC 20008		Italian202-237-0893
Uptown Cathay5018 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008		Chinese, Japanese202-966-6688
Woodley Cafe2619 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008		American, Pizza, Steaks202-332-5773
Yenching Palace3524 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008		Chinese202-362-8200
876 Cafe4221 - B Connecticut Ave
Washington, DC 20008		 202-244-4717
Acacia Bistro
4340 Connecticut Ave. NW.
Washington, DC 20008		Mediterranean, Italian, Wine Bar202-537-1040
Afghan Grill - Washington DC
2309 Calvert Street
Washington, DC 20008		Afghan, Wine Bar202-234-5095
Alero Restaurant3500 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008		Spanish202-966-2530
Animal Cracker's Cafe3000 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008		Fast Food202-667-0503
Anna Maria's1737 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008		Italian202-667-1444
Bardeo Wine Bar & Cafe
3309 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008		American202-244-6550
Bella Roma Ristorante3516-3518 Connecticut Ave
Washington, DC 20008		Italian202-686-5990
Buck's Fishing & Camping5031 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008		American202-364-0777
Burger King
4422 Connecticut Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20008		Fast Food, Hamburgers202-363-8218
Cafe Paradiso2649 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008		 202-265-8955
Comet Ping Pong5037 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008		Pizza202-364-0404
Delhi Dhaba
4455 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008		Indian202-537-1008
Dino
3435 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008		Italian202-686-2966
District Kitchen2606 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008		American202-238-9408
Hillwood Cafe
4155 Linnean Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008		American202-686-5807
Ivys Place Restaurant At Cleveland Park Metro Stop3520 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008		Fast Food202-363-7802
Jockey Club
The Fairfax at Embassy Row Hotel
Washington, DC 20008		American202-835-2134
The Jockey Club - The Fairfax at Embassy Row
"2100 Massachusetts Avenue, NW"
Washington, DC 20008		American202-835-2100
KFC
4221 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008		Fast Food202-237-6668
Lavandou Restaurant
"3321 Connecticut Ave, nw"
Washington, DC 20008		French, European202-966-3003
McDonald's
3407 Connecticut Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20008		Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches202-537-1486
Medium Rare
3500 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008		Steak, American, French202-235-1432
Nam Viet Pho-79
3419 Connecticut Ave
Washington, DC 20008		Asian, Chops, Seafood, Vietnamese202-237-1015
New Heights2317 Calvert St NW
Washington, DC 20008		American, Eclectic, Nouveau American202-234-4110
Open City
2331 Calvert St NW
Washington, DC 20008		American202-332-2331
Palena
3529 Connecticut Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20008		American202-537-9250
Paragon Thai
3507 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008		Thai, Asian202-237-2777
Pizza Bolis5029 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008		Pizza202-244-5004
Pulpo3407 Conneticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008		 202-450-6875
Restaurant Nora
2132 Florida Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008		Eclectic, Nouveau American202-462-5143
Riedel's4221B Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008		American, Barbecue202-966-4567
Ripple
3417 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008		American202-244-7995
Roberts Restaurant at the Omni Shoreham
2500 Calvert Street NW
Washington, DC 20008		American, Continental202-756-5300
Sabores
3435B Connecticut Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20008		Latin, Mexican, Tapas202-244-7196
Sake Club
2635 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008		Asian202-332-2711
Shanghai Garden4469 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008		Fast Food202-362-3000
Sorriso
3518 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008		Italian, Pizza202-537-4800
Spices3333A Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008		Pan Asian, Sushi202-686-3833
Stone's Throw Restaurant & Bar
2660 Woodley Road NW
Washington, DC 20008		Steak House, American202-745-6920
Subway Sandwiches & Salads
4401 Connecticut Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20008		Fast Food, Salads, Sandwiches202-362-6000
Terasol
5010 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008		French202-237-5555
Tesoro
4400 Connecticut Avenue
Washington, DC 20008		Italian, American202-363-6766
Tono Sushi
2605 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008		Sushi202-332-7300
Trattoria Italiana2651 Connecticut Ave
Washington, DC 20008		Italian202-332-2207
Vace Italian Delicatessen & Homemade Pasta3315 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008		Pizza202-363-1999
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    District of Columbia, D.C., DC ; the district occupied entirely by the city of Washington; chosen by George Washington as the site of the capital of the United States and created out of land ceded by Maryland and Virginia

    Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States, founded on July 16, 1790. The City of Washington was originally a separate municipality within the Territory of Columbia until an act of Congress in 1871 effectively merged the City and the Territory into a single entity called the District of Columbia. It is for this reason that the city, while legally named the District of Columbia, is known as Washington, D.C. The city is located on the north bank of the Potomac River and is bordered by the states of Virginia to the southwest and Maryland to the other sides. The District has a resident population of 591,833; however, because of commuters from the surrounding suburbs, its population rises to over one million during the workweek. The Washington Metropolitan Area, of which the District is a part, has a population of 5.3 million, the eighth-largest metropolitan area in the country.

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