Oregon City is located approximately
13 miles south of Portland, Oregon, along the banks of
the Willamette and
Clackamas Rivers. Recreational opportunities include fishing,
boating, swimming and golfing. The City has a long history,
and was Oregon's first State Capital.
Area
within city limits 5943.76 acres; 9.29 sq. miles Highest Point: 530 feet
Climate Monthly Ave. Low: 35°F
Monthly Ave. High: 82°F
Hottest Month August
Coldest Month January
Driest Month July
Wettest Month December
Average annual precipitation: 47.060"
Average July afternoon
humidity: 62%
Average January afternoon
humidity: 82%
Source:
Oregon Climate Service
Center for
Population Research
Certified Population Estimates
Population
City of Oregon City
Clackamas
County
1980
14,673
241,919
1990
14,698
278,850
1998
22,560
323,600
1999
23,405
326,850
2000
25,754
338,391
2001
26,680
345,150
2002
27,270
350,850
2003
28100
353,450
2004
28,370
356,250
2005
28,964
2006
29,540
2007
30,060
Sources: 1980, 1990, 2000 US Census; 1998, 1999,
2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007. Center for Population
Research
