Portland, Oregon

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Portland, Oregon

Name

Portland, Oregon

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Portland is Oregon's most populous city, situated at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers. Founded in the 1840s, it was named after Portland, Maine, following a coin toss. The city has evolved from a lumber port with a rough reputation to a hub for technology and sustainability.

Statistics

Area

375.81 km²

Population

652,503

Location