City of Covington WA
On August 31, 1997, the City of Covington became an official municipality in the State of Washington.
Covington, which covers 6.5 square miles, has a unique population of caring, hardworking residents with a lot of community pride.The population of Covington in 2016 was 18,750.
The first City Council, consisting of five men and two women, was sworn in on May 1, 1997, in the Covington Multi Care Clinic Atrium. The City held its Incorporation Celebration on September 13, 1997. The celebration was arranged by the area service groups and citizens.