A U-shaped valley is a valley that has a profile suggesting the form of the letter U, characterized by steep sides that may curve inward at their bases and a broad, nearly flat floor. Specifically, a U-shaped valley is one carved by glacial erosion.
Homefacts City Report. Gig Harbor is located in Pierce County, WA. The population is 7,239. There are 12 public schools in Gig Harbor with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Gig Harbor is moderate, and there are 8 registered sex offenders residing in the city.
Gig Harbor, Washington - Basic Facts. The City of Gig Harbor had a population of 8,830 as of July 1, 2016. The primary coordinate point for Gig Harbor is located at latitude 47.3382 and longitude -122.6008 in Pierce County. The formal boundaries for the City of Gig Harbor (see map below) encompass a land area of 5.95 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Pierce County is in the Pacific time zone (GMT -8).