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Covington, WA, is a city located in the central part of Washington. Cities Neighboring Covington, WA. The following Cities are next to Covington, WA: Kent is 5.3 miles west of Covington, WA. Maple Valley is 3.2 miles east of Covington, WA.
The population was 11,547 as of the 2000 census. Census Estimates of 2005 indicate a population of 13,856. The city is the county seat of Newton County Incorporated in 1822, Covington was named for United States Army Brigadier General and United States Congressman Leonard Covington, a hero of the War of 1812.