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Vader, Washington
City · Population 690 · #221 in Washington
About Vader
Vader is a tiny community in southwestern Washington with an estimated population of 690.
Officially, Vader is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.93 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 742 residents per square mile.
📰 Vader News Today
- Pastor urges halt to troops’ presence in DC UM News · Jun 22
- D.C. will pay $50,000 to man detained while protesting National Guard patrol with ‘Star Wars’ song, records say NBC News · Jun 29
- DC resident who played Darth Vader’s ‘Imperial March’ at troops receives settlement Military Times · Jun 29
- DC reaches court settlement with man detained while protesting troops’ patrol with Darth Vader song Boston Herald · Jun 26
- Man who played Star Wars music at National Guard members receives settlement The Washington Post · Jun 29
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Vader Unique
- The only place in America named Vader — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern Washington, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Washington — one of 639 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Vader
- Cee Gee’s Restaurant
- The Tracks Bar & Grill
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Old City Jail · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWashington
TypeCity
Population (2024)690
Rank in state#221 of 281
Land area0.93 sq mi
Density742/sq mi
Coordinates46.4045, -122.9569