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Redmond is a city in King County, Washington, United States, located 15 miles (24 km) east of Seattle. The population was 73,256 at the 2020 census. [3] Redmond is best known as the home of Microsoft and Nintendo of America.
Explore history by the decade in our timeline of Redmond's first 100 Years as an incorporated town. Look below to choose the years your would like to view. Learn about Redmond, WA's history as it grew from a small logging and farming town, into the major technology hub that it is today.
The Microsoft campus is the corporate headquarters of Microsoft Corporation, located in Redmond, Washington, United States, a part of the Seattle metropolitan area. Microsoft initially moved onto the grounds of the campus on February 26, 1986, shortly before going public on March 13.
Redmond is a city in the state of Washington. According to the American census, the population in 2020 was 73,256 people. [1] Microsoft is located in Redmond.
Redmond is the eighth most populous city in King County and the seventeenth most populous city in the State of Washington, with a residential population of approximately 77,490 in 2023 (Source: Office of Financial Management).
Redmond is a city in King County, Washington, 15 miles (24 km) east of Seattle, of which it is often considered a suburb. Redmond is famous for being home to Microsoft Corporation, which has a large presence in the area. It is also home to Nintendo of America and numerous other companies.
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View a map depicting some of the early history and historic site locations in the greater Redmond area (PDF). Read a brief overview of Redmond's history that begins in the late 1800's. You'll also find additional resources if you're looking for more details.
The City of Redmond, Washington has an extensive park and trail system throughout the city and portions of King County. The system includes 47 current and future parks comprising 1,351 acres of land in a variety of neighborhood, community, and resource parks.
Redmond, city, King county, northwestern Washington, U.S., on the Sammamish River 16 miles (26 km) northeast of Seattle. Founded in 1871 as an agricultural, fishing, and logging centre, it was first called Salmonberg after the abundant local fish.
