Portland, Oregon
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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