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Portland is a vibrant city, filled with people of all walks of life. Whether your interests are biking, reading books, drinking coffee, visiting art museums, hiking in the local parks, or dancing the night away you will be able to find it here in Portland. Below are some quick facts about the “City of Roses." For more information visit the following websites.

• Portland Oregon Visitors Association (POVA)
• University of Portland -Portland Introduction page

Explore the State of Oregon

• ExplOREGON

Facts about Portland

Population

538,180 people in the city of Portland
1.95 million in the metropolitan area

Nearby Destinations

65 miles to Mount Hood
78 miles to the Pacific Ocean

Average Temperatures

33.5° (January); 79.5° (July) 

Average Precipitation

37” Annually (Temperate Zone) 

Outdoor Recreation

Over 100 community parks and gardens in the metropolitan area