Located southwest of Seattle, the City of Burien is an emerging center for the Latino community of Western Washington. Incorporated as a city in 1993, Burien’s city council chose its first Latino mayor, Jimmy Matta, in 2018. According to the city’s website, residents who identify as Latino/Hispanic comprise Burien’s largest ethnic group at nearly 25% of the total population. This vibrant, diverse city has been rated among the most walkable in the state as well as one of the best places to raise a family. The historic commercial district near City Hall features a wide variety of shops, services and eateries. Many of the signs are in multiple languages, including Spanish.
City of Burien
City of Burien is part of the following cultural history page:
Latino Heritage in King County
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