Colfax
United States · WashingtonUS
City in Washington, United States
Colfax is a city in and the county seat of Whitman County, Washington, United States. The population was 2,782 at the 2020 census, making Colfax the second largest city in Whitman County behind Pullman. It is situated amidst wheat-covered hills in a valley at the confluence of the north and south forks of the Palouse River. U.S. Route 195, which forms the town's main street, intersects with State Route 26 at the north end of town; in the past, Colfax also lay at the junction of three major railway lines. It is part of the Pullman–Moscow combined statistical area. It was named after Schuyler Colfax, the Vice President of the United States from 1869 to 1873.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 2,782
- Coordinates
- 46.880, -117.364
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation
- 1972 m
Overview of Colfax
Colfax belongs to Washington, United States and has the feel of a small settlement. It counts about 2,782 residents. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. What stands out most: sports. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar. You are about 1,972 metres up.
Things to do in Colfax
Sports in Colfax
(1)Colfax records Running under sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Colfax. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Washington plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to America/Los_Angeles on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Colfax that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Colfax known for?
- Travellers associate Colfax with sports. It sits in Washington, United States and counts about 2,782 residents.
- What can you do in Colfax?
- Colfax is tagged with Running, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Colfax located?
- Colfax belongs to Washington, United States, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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