The capital of Oregon is Salem.
The Postal Code for Oregon: OR
The typical abbreviation for Oregon: Ore.
Time Zone:
Except for the northern portion of Malheur County, most of Oregon lies in the Pacific Time (PST/PDT) zone
and observes daylight saving time.
Most of Malheur County lies in the Mountain Time (MST/MDT) zone and they
observe daylight saving time. The southern 20% of Malheur County lies in the
Pacific Time (PST/PDT) zone.
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When the people of Oregon refer to themselves: Oregonian
Population: According to the 2006 Census estimates, Oregon has a population of 3,700,758 people.
This represents 1.24% of the national total, making it the 27th most populous state.
The following are population changes since the last Census. The population counts after year 2000 are estimates.
| Year | Population | Change |
| 2006 | 3,700,758 | +1.70% since 2005 |
| 2005 | 3,638,871 | +1.38% since 2004 |
| 2004 | 3,589,168 | +0.79% since 2003 |
| 2003 | 3,561,155 | +1.07% since 2002 |
| 2002 | 3,523,529 | +1.42% since 2001 |
| 2001 | 3,474,183 | +1.54% since 2000 |
| 2000 | 3,421,399 | Last Census Count |
Area:
The area of Oregon is 98,381 square miles (254,805.62 km²).
This represents 2.59% of the national total.
Oregon ranks as the 9th largest state.
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Density:
The population density of Oregon is 38.55 people per square mile (14.88 people/km²).
Oregon ranks 39th in population density.
Nickname for Oregon: "The Beaver State"
State Motto: "Alis Volat Propiis" (She flies with her own wings)
State Bird: Western Meadowlark (sturnella neglecta)
State Tree: Douglas Fir (pseudotsuga menziesii)
State Flower: Oregon Grape (berberis aquifolium)
State Song: "Oregon, My Oregon"
Statehood:
Oregon became the 33rd state on Feb 14, 1859.
Useful State Links
The state website for Oregon can be found at:
The portal for Oregon tourism:
For information about Oregon fishing regulations and licenses requirements:
For information about Oregon hunting regulations and licenses requirements:
Communities Ranked by Population (Top-15)
 
| Rank | City | 2005
Population | National
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| 1 | Portland | 533,427 | 27 |
| 2 | Eugene | 144,515 | 159 |
| 3 | Salem | 148,751 | 163 |
| 4 | Gresham | 96,072 | |
| 5 | Beaverton | 85,775 | |
| 6 | Hillsboro | 84,533 | |
| 7 | Medford | 70,147 | |
| 8 | Springfield | 55,641 | |
| 9 | Bend | 67,152 | |
| 10 | Corvallis | 49,553 | |
| 11 | Tigard | 47,968 | |
| 13 | Albany | 44,797 | |
| 14 | Lake Oswego | 36,502 | |
| 15 | Keizer | 34,644 | |
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Miscellaneous Information
| Census Region: 4 (West) |
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| Census Division: 9 (Pacific) |
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| State FIPS-55 Code: 41 |
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| Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Region X / Region 10 |
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| ISO-3166-2 Code: US-OR |
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