Salem, Oregon

Salem, Oregon
Oregon State Capitol
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Nickname: 
The Cherry City
Coordinates: 44°55′51″N 123°1′44″W / 44.93083°N 123.02889°W / 44.93083; -123.02889
CountyMarion County, Polk County
Founded1842 (1842)
Government
 • MayorJulie 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

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.[3] In 2020, there were 175,535 people living in Salem.[2] It is in the Willamette Valley.

References

  1. ↑ "Mayor | Salem, Oregon". Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Salem city, Oregon - Census Bureau Profile". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
  3. ↑ "Salem | Oregon, Population, & Map | Britannica". www.britannica.com. 2025-07-31. Retrieved 2025-08-10.

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