Multnomah County, Oregon
Multnomah County /mʌltˈnoʊmə/ is one of the 36 counties in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2020 census, the county's population was 815,428. Multnomah County is part of the Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro, OR–WA metropolitan statistical area. Though smallest in area, Multnomah County is the state's most populous county. Its county seat, Portland, is the state's largest city.
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Clockwise from top: Downtown Portland, Old Multnomah County Courthouse, First Presbyterian Church, Bonneville Dam, Vista House, St. Johns Bridge, Mount Hood, (middle) Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall | |
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Location within the U.S. state of Oregon | |
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| Coordinates: 45°32′N 122°25′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| Founded | December 22, 1854 |
| Named for | Multnomah people |
| Seat | Portland |
| Largest city | Portland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 466 sq mi (1,210 km2) |
| • Land | 431 sq mi (1,120 km2) |
| • Water | 34 sq mi (90 km2) 7.4% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 815,428 |
| • Estimate (2022) | 795,083 |
| • Density | 1,700/sq mi (680/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| Congressional districts | 1st, 3rd, 5th |
| Website | www |
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