Salem, Oregon
Salem, Oregon | |
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 Oregon State Capitol | |
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| Nickname: The Cherry City | |
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| Coordinates: 44°55′51″N 123°1′44″W / 44.93083°N 123.02889°W | |
| County | Marion County, Polk County |
| Founded | 1842 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Julie Hoy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 120.1 km2 (46.4 sq mi) |
| • Land | 118.4 km2 (44.8 sq mi) |
| • Water | 1.6 km2 (0.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 46.7 m (154 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 175,535 |
| • Density | 1,156.1/km2 (2,994.0/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Website | www |
Salem (IPA: [ˈseɪ lm̩]) is the capital city of the state of Oregon in the United States of America, and county seat of Marion County. In 2020, there were 175,535 people living in Salem. It is in the Willamette Valley.
References
- ↑ "Mayor | Salem, Oregon". Retrieved August 23, 2025.
- 1 2 "Salem city, Oregon - Census Bureau Profile". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ↑ "Salem | Oregon, Population, & Map | Britannica". www.britannica.com. 2025-07-31. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
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