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Eastern portion of the county lies along the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Puget Sound. Its central, mountainous region, which remains largely uninhabited, lies mostly within Olympic National Park and the Olympic Peninsula. Western Jefferson County features small census towns along the Pacific Ocean.
The famous Hood Canal Bridge links the county with Kitsap County. U.S. Route 101, SR 20, and SR 104 are primary roads in the county. Port Townsend, a quaint Victorian seaport, is noted for many Victorian buildings in its Historic District.
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Facts about Jefferson county in Washington | |
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| County Name | Jefferson county |
| Population | 30,228 |
| Founded | 22 December 1852 |
| Area | 2,183 sq mi (5,654 sq km) |
| Land Area | 1,804 sq mi (4,672 sq km) |
| Water Area | 379 sq mi (982 sq km), 17.4% |
| Largest City | Port Townsend |
| Cities | Port Townsend |
| County Seat | Port Townsend |
| Timezone | Pacific: UTC-8/-7 |
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