Downtown DC
Downtown DC is a locality in Washington, D.C., Mid-Atlantic and has about 52,600 residents. Downtown DC is situated nearby to the locality Judiciary Square, as well as near the area Smithsonian Grounds.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include National Mall and United States Capitol.
National Mall
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The National Mall, a national park, is a famous 2-mile-long tree-lined, pedestrian-friendly boulevard in Washington, D.C. stretching from the Capitol Building in the east to the Lincoln Memorial and Potomac River on the west.
United States Capitol
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The United States Capitol, often called the Capitol or the Capitol Building, is the seat of the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government.
Washington Monument
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The Washington Monument is a 555-foot tall obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., built to commemorate George Washington, a Founding Father of the United States and the nation's first president.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include West End and East End.
West End
Photo: Dschwen, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The West End of Downtown D.C. is the area immediately west of downtown. This guide focuses on the areas of K Street, the West End and Foggy Bottom neighborhoods.
East End
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East End is D.C.'s old downtown quarter, east of 15th St, and includes the neighborhoods of Chinatown, Penn Quarter, Judiciary Square, and Mount Vernon Square. Most D.C. natives simply call this area Downtown.
Shaw
Photo: Ron Cogswell, CC BY 2.0.
Shaw is a neighborhood in north-central Washington D.C. just east of Dupont Circle and south of Adams Morgan and Columbia Heights. Although it has a diverse population, Shaw is distinctive from the adjacent areas due to its African-American heritage.
Downtown DC
- Type: Locality with 52,600 residents
- Location: Washington, D.C., Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
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Latitude
38.8935° or 38° 53′ 37″ northLongitude
-77.0199° or 77° 1′ 12″ westPopulation
52,600Elevation
39 feet (12 metres)Open location code
87C4VXVJ+C2GeoNames ID
13526890
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Satellite Map
Discover Downtown DC from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Judiciary Square and Smithsonian Grounds.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Central National Bank and Newseum.
Washington, D.C.: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into West End, East End, Georgetown, and Shaw.
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