History of Yakima, Washington
Yakima (International Phonetic Alphabet|IPA: {{IPA|[ˈjæ.kɪ.mə]}}) is a city in central Washington and the county seat of Yakima County, Washington|Yakima County, USA. As of the 2000, the city had a total population of 71,845 and a metropolitan population of 229,094.{{cite web | title = State and City Quickfacts | publisher = U.S. Census Bureau | url = http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/53/5380010.html | accessdate = 2006-11-13}} Yakima is situated in the Yakima Valley, which is noted for being one of the best Apple (fruit)|apple-producing areas in the world, as well as a prime location for the production of hops. The name originates from the Yakama Nation. The Yakama Native American|Indian Reservation is located to the south and southeast of the city of Yakima.
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