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Yakima is a city in the United States located southeast of Mount Rainier National Park. According to the 2010 census, its population was 91,067.
Yakima is located in the Yakima Valley, which is known as one of the best apple producers in the world. The region produces about 75% of all hops grown in the United States. The name comes from the Yakima Tribe of Indians. A Native American reservation is located to the south and southeast of the city.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city of Yakima has a total area of 53 square kilometers, of which 52 square kilometers is land and 1.3 square kilometers is water. The county’s water resource area is 2.33 percent of its total area.
The city of Yakima is located 326 meters above sea level.
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- Air quality: 25 US AQI Good. Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
- Tap water: Yes, safe to drink
- Religious government: Non-religious
- Population: 93,000 people
- GDP: $57,808 / year
- Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
- Power outlets: 115V60Hz
- Internet: 40 Mbps
- Best wireless: T-Mobile
- Pay without cash: Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
- Tipping: How much should I tip at a restaurant? A gratuity of 15 to 20 per cent on top of the bill (before sales tax) is standard, with 25 per cent given for topnotch service. Servers in America work hard for the money – they’re generally friendly, knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile for customers.
- Apartment listings: Craigslist
- Apartments: Airbnb
- Hotels: Booking.com
- More hotels: Hotels.com
- Best taxi: Uber
- Online electronics shop: Amazon
- Best hospital: Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
- Best intl air carrier: Southwest
- Monthly costs for expat: $1900
- Monthly costs for family: $4500
- Monthly costs for local: $1300
- Meal: $10
- Small Cola: $1.7
- Beer 1 Pint: $5
- Coffee: $4
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