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With the Seattle skyline and the Olympic Mountains to the west, and the looming
grandeur of the Cascades to the east, Sammamish rests comfortably in the embrace
of Washington state’s famous natural beauty. Home to 38,640 (*) people, the residential
community is located on the eastern shore of Lake Sammamish, with Redmond to the
north and Issaquah to the south. In a quest for self-determination, Sammamish incorporated
as a city in August 1999. Since then the city has been busy building new roads,
designing parks and creating other community infrastructure.
The name Sammamish is derived from two Native American Skagit words: Samena
– hunter and mish – people. Historically an area of timber and agricultural activities,
Sammamish now boasts many of the finest residential areas in the Puget Sound region
set in an environment of green spaces, including wetlands and community parks. The
area has long been considered to be excellent for families – as evidenced by the
substantial number of people under 18, the excellent school systems and the emphasis
on organized youth activities.
We invite you to take a quick, "snapshot" tour of the city.
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Population estimated by
Washington Office of Financial Management, April 1, 2005.