Salem, Oregon

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.[2] It is in the Willamette Valley.

Salem, Oregon
Oregon State Capitol
Oregon State Capitol
Flag of Salem, Oregon
Nickname: 
The Cherry City
Coordinates: 44°55′51″N 123°1′44″W
CountyMarion County, Polk County
Founded1842 (1842)
Government
  MayorChris Hoy[1]
Area
  Total120.1 km2 (46.4 sq mi)
  Land118.4 km2 (44.8 sq mi)
  Water1.6 km2 (0.6 sq mi)
Elevation
46.7 m (154 ft)
Population
 (2020)[2]
  Total175,535
  Density1,156.1/km2 (2,994.0/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-8 (PST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
Websitewww.cityofsalem.net

References

  1. "Mayor | Salem, Oregon". Retrieved 2023-11-01.
  2. "Salem city, Oregon - Census Bureau Profile". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2023-11-01.

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