| Meaning |
{
"name": "Lynden",
"type": "City",
"state": "Washington",
"country": "United States",
"county": "Whatcom County",
"population": {
"2020_census": 15192,
"estimate_2023": 16200
},
"area": {
"total_sq_mi": 5.16,
"land_sq_mi": 5.14,
"water_sq_mi": 0.02
},
"coordinates": {
"latitude": 48.9456,
"longitude": -122.4444
},
"timezone": "Pacific Standard Time (PST)",
"zip_codes": ["98263"],
"area_code": "360",
"incorporated": "1900-06-26",
"economy": {
"major_industries": [
"Agriculture",
"Manufacturing",
"Retail"
],
"notable_employers": [
"Kellogg Company (cereal plant)",
"Lynden International (trade and logistics)",
"Lynden City School District"
]
},
"education": {
"public_schools": [
"Lynden High School",
"Lynden Middle School",
"Lynden Elementary School"
],
"private_schools": [
"St. Paul's Catholic School"
]
},
"historical_facts": [
"Founded in the late 19th century by Norwegian settlers.",
"Originally named 'Lynden' after the linden (lime) trees in the area."
],
"points_of_interest": [
"Lynden Historic District",
"Lynden Heritage Museum",
"Fisher Creek Park"
]
} |
