Definition: In English, Anacortes means a small village on Puget Sound. Definition: 1) A settlement in Washington state that is smaller than Seattle but larger than Olympia or Olympiaβs sister city, Ashland, which are both much larger than Tacoma, which is also considered a town. 2) It is a relatively compact community. Its population was 703 people as of 2021 according to the census. 3) It is located on Puget Sound. 4) It is the capital city of Washington state's Anacortes County and a major economic hub in the Seattle metropolitan area, with a diverse economy including retail, manufacturing, and healthcare industries.