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Wauna | |
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Coordinates: 47°22′44″N 122°38′33″W / 47.37889°N 122.64250°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Washington |
County | Pierce |
Area | |
• Total | 6.39 sq mi (16.54 km2) |
Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
Population (
2010) | |
• Total | 4,186 |
• Density | 660/sq mi (250/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-8 ( Pacific (PST)) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
ZIP codes | 98395 |
Wauna is a census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington, United States with a 2010 census population of 4,186.
Originally platted as Springfield on September 14, 1889, Wauna's name was changed at the government's request, because of the many Springfields in Washington. Wauna, a Native American term for mighty water, was chosen as the new name by an early post mistress, Mary Frances White.