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List of regions of Oregon

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Oregon is a beautiful state in the United States, known for its forests, mountains, and coastlines. It has many different areas, each with its own special features and charm. This list shows the various regions of Oregon, helping us learn about the different parts that make up this wonderful state. Exploring these regions can teach us about the diverse landscapes and communities that call Oregon home.

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Oregon, a state in the United States, has many different areas called regions. These regions help people understand and talk about the different parts of the state. Each region has its own special features, like cities, landscapes, or traditions.

RegionLocationMapPrincipal communitiesPopulation
Central OregonDeschutes, Crook, Jefferson countiesBend, Redmond, Madras, Prineville219,564
(2015 est.)
Eastern OregonBaker, Grant, Harney, Malheur, Morrow, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa countiesHermiston, Pendleton, La Grande, Ontario, Baker City181,137
(2015 est.)
Northwest OregonClatsop, Columbia, and Tillamook countiesAstoria, St. Helens, Scappoose, Tillamook113,084
(2015 est.)
Southeastern Oregon/Oregon OutbackHarney, Klamath, Lake, and Malheur countiesKlamath Falls, Lakeview, Burns, Ontario111,425
(2015 est.)
Southern OregonDouglas, Jackson, Josephine, and Klamath countiesMedford, Grants Pass, Roseburg, Klamath Falls471,013
(2015 est.)
Western OregonWest of the Cascades, Lane County and northPortland, Salem, Eugene3,010,021
(2015 est.)
Applegate ValleySouthwestern Jackson and eastern Josephine counties along the Applegate RiverApplegate, RuchNot available
Cascade RangeCascade MountainsN/ANot available
Catlow ValleySouthwestern Harney CountyBlitzen (formerly)Not available
Columbia PlateauNortheastern area around the Columbia RiverHermiston, Hood River, Pendleton, The Dalles, Milton-FreewaterNot available
Columbia River GorgeParts of Multnomah, Hood River, and Wasco countiesHood River, The DallesNot available
Eagle ValleyEastern Baker CountyRichland, New Bridge, SpartaNot available
French PrairieNorthern Marion CountyWoodburn, Aurora, Butteville, Donald, Gervais, Hubbard, Saint Louis, St. PaulNot available
Goose Lake ValleySouthern Lake CountyLakeview7,829
(Lake County 2015 est.)
Harney BasinNorthern and central Harney CountyBurns, Hines7,200
(Harney County 2015 est.)
High DesertSoutheastern OregonBend, Burns, Lakeview, Prineville, RedmondNot available
Hood River ValleyHood River CountyHood River23,137
(Hood River County 2015 est.)
Klamath BasinSouthern Klamath CountyKlamath Falls, Altamont66,016
(Klamath County 2015 est.)
Mount Hood CorridorClackamas County along U.S. 26Government Camp, Mount Hood Village, SandyNot available
Oregon CoastAreas bordering the Pacific OceanAstoria, Tillamook, Lincoln City, Newport, Florence, Coos Bay, BrookingsNot available
Portland metropolitan areaArea around PortlandPortland, Gresham, Hillsboro, Beaverton1,918,394
(2015 est.)
Rogue ValleyAlong the Rogue River in Jackson and Josephine countiesMedford, Ashland, Grants Pass297,312
(Jackson/Josephine counties, 2015 est.)
Treasure ValleyAlong the Snake River in northeastern Malheur CountyOntario, Nyssa, ValeNot available
Trout Creek MountainsSouthern Malheur and Harney countiesMcDermittNot available
Tualatin ValleyAlong the Tualatin River in Washington and Clackamas countiesTigard, Tualatin, Sherwood, Beaverton, Aloha, Hillsboro, Forest Grove, West LinnNot available
Umpqua ValleyDouglas CountyRoseburgNot available
Wallowa ValleyWallowa County along the Wallowa RiverEnterprise, Joseph, Lostine, Wallowa6,856
(Wallowa County 2015 est.)
Warner ValleySoutheastern Lake County around the Warner LakesAdel, PlushNot available
Willamette ValleyArea along the Willamette RiverPortland, Salem, Albany, Corvallis, EugeneNot available

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