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UTC-8 |
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UTC-7 |
IANA Time Zone |
America/Los_Angeles |
PASCO time compared to Beijing time (China) |
16 hours ahead |
Pasco is the largest city in Franklin County, Washington, United States, located in the southeastern part of the state at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake, and Yakima rivers. As an important part of the Tri-Cities region, Pasco, along with neighboring Kennewick and Richland, constitutes an important economic center in the state of Washington.
Pasco has a semi-arid climate with low annual precipitation, hot dry summers and mild winters. The city is located in the agricultural region of the Columbia Basin and is surrounded by irrigated agriculture, producing crops such as apples and wine grapes. The Columbia River provides abundant water resources and recreational opportunities.
The economy is anchored by the agriculture, food processing, logistics and energy industries. Pasco has a major railroad hub and regional airport and is a distribution center for agricultural products from the Columbia River Basin. In recent years, wine tourism and renewable energy industries have grown rapidly.
The city hosts annual traditional events such as the Columbia Basin Rodeo. The Pasco School District offers diverse educational services, and Columbia Basin College meets higher education needs. The cost of living is relatively low and outdoor recreational resources are abundant.
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