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Washington, D.C.
Area Information

Below are some facts about Washington, D.C. and some valuable links about the area. Follow the links to learn more about the Washington, D.C. area and to help plan your trip to our Nation's Capital!

Other Washington, D.C. Information Sites

• City of Washington, D.C.
• Convention & Visitors Association
• Smithsonian Institution
• MetroGuide Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. Facts & Statistics

Weather

Washington, D.C. has warm humid summers and generally mild winters, however, the temperature sometimes can drop quite low. Rainfall is moderate throughout the year.
Average temperatures:
Jan: 42-26 Fahrenheit/6-(-3) Celsius; Feb: 45-29 F/7-(-2) C; Mar: 56-37 F/13-3 C; Apr: 66-46 F/19-8 C; May: 76-56 F/24-13 C; Jun: 84-66 F/29-19 C; Jul: 88-71 F/31-22 C; Aug: 86-70 F/30-21 C; Sep: 80-62 F/27-17 C; Oct: 69-50 F/21-10 C; Nov: 58-41 F/14-5 C; Dec: 47-31 F/8-(-1) C.

Population

The Washington, D.C. area is home to close to 600,000 people, 5.4 million if you include the surrounding counties and cities in Maryland and Virginia. An average of 20 million tourists visit the area each year.

Area Geography

Washington, D.C. is located on the Potomac River between the states of Maryland and Virginia in the Northeastern United States.

County Government

Washington, D.C. is unique in that it functions as a state, county, and city all in one. The city is governed by a Mayor and 8 Council Members, which preside over the 8 Wards. All members are elected by the Citizens of Washington, D.C.

Sales or Use Tax

Sales tax is 5.75%. A sales tax of 14.5% is added to all hotel bills.

Important Numbers

Emergency Numbers: Dial 911 for police and medical emergencies. Metropolitan Police Department (202) 727-4218. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (202) 673-3320.

Telephone Codes

The area code for Washington, D.C. is 202.

Time Zone

Eastern Standard Time (EST), five hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Daylight Saving Time is observed from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October.

Electrical Current

Electrical devices here run on 110/115 volt, 60-cycle current. International visitors therefore may need to use adapters or converters.

Currency

US Dollar ($). Numerous money exchanges are available. Most major airports, various banks and American Express offices are available to exchange foreign currency.

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