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Local Government

Oregon offers us a place of rich geographic diversity to establish our communities — from the Pacific Ocean beaches and Coast Range eastward to the Willamette Valley, Klamath Mountains and southwest valleys; on to the Cascade Range; then further east to the Columbia River Plateau, Blue Mountains, the southeast Basin and ranges; and on to the Snake River at our eastern border. This section identifies incorporated cities and towns, counties, regional governments and special districts.

City Government

Descriptions, elected officials and community profiles

County Government

Descriptions, histories, elected officials, records and scenic images

Other Local Government Entities

Special districts, ports, regional districts and Metro

Populations

City populations from 1990 to 2024

County populations from 1990 to 2024

McMinnville city clock
A street clock and tree blossoms in downtown McMinnville. (Oregon State Archives Scenic Images collection)