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Port Angeles Washington
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Port Angeles is a city in and the county seat of Clallam County, Washington, United States. With a population of 19,038 as of the 2010 census, it is the largest city in the county. The population was estimated at 19,448 in 2015 by the Office of Financial Management.
The City's harbor was dubbed Puerto de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles (Port of Our Lady of the Angels) by Spanish explorer Francisco de Eliza in 1791. By the mid-19th century, after settlement by English speakers from the United States, the name was shortened and partially anglicized to its current form, Port Angeles Harbor.
Port Angeles is home to Peninsula College. It is the birthplace of football hall of famer John Elway and residents include writers and artists. The city is served by William R. Fairchild International Airport. Ferry service is provided across the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on the M/V Coho.

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Small town ,friendly people and quiet town

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This whole area is very age friendly in my opinion. Plenty of public transportation options. Town folks are very accommodating and accepting of the elderly. This area is considered a retirement community to an extent.

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Great Senior center with lots of activities available there. Sidewalks are easily wheelchair accessible. Good para-transit transportation of seniors with mobility difficulties. Retirement community

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