Richland is a city located in Benton County, in the U.S. state of Washington. It is currently home to a population of just over 53,000 residents and is one of the main cities in the Tri-Cities Metropolitan Area, a metro area in southeastern Washington that is anchored by Richland, Kennewick and Pasco together. Richland was founded in 1905 and incorporated as a fourth-class city in 1910. It remained a small farming town until the outbreak of World War II and the rise of the Manhattan Project, which is perhaps Richland’s greatest claim to fame: it is the home of the Hanford Nuclear Site, which is home to the world’s first plutonium reactor. The plant is mostly decommissioned, though problems from radiation and other hazards from the nuclear site have made the Tri-Cities area a bit more difficult to live in for some.
Basic Facts About Richland
- Current population: 53,000
- Current mayor: David W. Rose
- Total area: 39.11 sq mi
- Official website: http://www.ci.richland.wa.us/
- Located in: Benton County
- Founded in: 1905
- Zip codes: 99352-99354
- Area codes: 509
Auto Transport to Richland Tips and Tricks
On the whole, you shouldn’t have a hard time finding auto transport to Richland, Washington, considering its size and location. Auto shippers want to run routes into and out of major cities and metropolitan areas because that’s where the majority of their customers tend to be. By staying close to major cities and metro areas, they can also provide shipping services at a lower rate, as they can easily recoup any short-term losses further along the route. At the same time, though, Richland sits away from truly major cities – southwestern Washington isn’t exactly a bustling place right now. This usually results in higher prices than, say, shipping to or from Spokane or Seattle, but it shouldn’t be too drastic. If you’re shipping on a budget, talk to an agent to learn more.
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Helpful Links About Richland
- City of Richmond Official Website
- Richland on Wikipedia
- Richland Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Richland, WA School District
Since 2007 Dave has written all the content and blogs for American Auto Shipping and during this time added the duties of customer support and transport logistics.
He currently resides in Washington with his three kids and their mom and cat. A fan of Marvel movies and good stories, when not shipping cars Dave can be found working on his novel, enjoying a good book or playing some tournament HALO.
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