Cheney

Also known as Cheney, Washington, Cheney, WA

city in the U.S. state of Washington

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Country: United States
State: Washington
County: Spokane
Established: November 28, 1883
Named after: Benjamin Pierce Cheney
Type: Mayor-Council/Strong Mayor
Mayor: Elsa Martin
Total: 4.37 sq mi (11.32 km )
Land: 4.34 sq mi (11.25 km )
Water: 0.031 sq mi (0.08 km )
Elevation: 2,352 ft (717 m)
Density: 3,052.7/sq mi (1,178.7/km )
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Cheney (/ˈtʃiːni/ CHEE-nee) is a city in Spokane County, Washington, United States. The full-time resident population was 13,255 as of the 2020 census. Eastern Washington University is located in Cheney. When classes are in session at EWU, the city's population reaches approximately 17,600 people temporarily.