What Are People From Olympia Called?

Name: Olympia
Address: North America, United States

North America, United States

United States

People from Olympia are called:

People from Olympia are called Olympian.

Demonym:

Olympian

Pronunciation:

/əˈlɪmpiən/

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About Olympia

Capital city of Washington since 1853.
Located at the southern end of Puget Sound.
Known for its artesian water and microbrewing industry.
Home to The Evergreen State College and numerous government offices.

Quick Facts

Population:: 55,605 (2024 est.)
Country:: United States
Region:: North America

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Etymology & Origin

Named after the Olympic Mountains, which were named after Mount Olympus in Greece.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Salem

200 km south of Olympia

People are called:

Salemite

Boise

650 km southeast of Olympia

People are called:

Boisean

Helena

720 km east of Olympia

People are called:

Helenan

Quick Facts

Population:: 55,605 (2024 est.)
Country:: United States
Region:: North America

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