Salem, Oregon

city and capital of Oregon, USA

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 2003 it had 142,940 people living in it. It is in the Willamette Valley.

Salem, Oregon
Oregon State Capitol
Oregon State Capitol
Nickname(s): 
The Cherry City
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Coordinates: Coordinates: 44°55′51″N 123°1′44″W / 44.93083°N 123.02889°W / 44.93083; -123.02889
CountyMarion County, Polk County
Founded1842
Government
 • MayorAnna M. Peterson
Area
 • City120.1 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
 (2006)
 • City149,305
 • Density1,156.1/km2 (2,994.0/sq mi)
 • Metro
379,406
 (estimated)
Time zoneUTC-8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
Websitewww.cityofsalem.net

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