The Tri-Cities is an area of the state of Washington that is made up of three neighboring cities: Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland, and is ranked as the 191st most populous metropolitan area of the U.S. The cities are located at the confluence of the Yakima, Snake, and Columbia rivers in the desert region of Southeastern Washington. Official April 1, 2007 population estimates from the Washington State Office of Financial Management are as follows:

Kennewick: 62,520 ( Our Location )
Pasco: 50,210
Richland: 45,070
West Richland: 10,850
Total: 168,650
When viewed as a whole (a common practice due to the fact that all four cities border either each other, or one of the area rivers), the Tri-Cities is the fourth largest "city" in the state of Washington, behind Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma.

Location of Kennewick, Washington
Coordinates: 46°12′13″N 119°9′33″W / 46.20361, -119.15917
Country United States
State Washington
County Benton
Area
- City 24.3 sq mi (63.0 km²)
- Land 22.9 sq mi (59.4 km²)
- Water 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Elevation 407 ft (124 m)