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Also Known As Beaver State
Capital Salem
Population1 (2020) 4,237,256; (2024 est.) 4,272,371
Governor Tina Kotek (Democrat)
Date Of Admission Feb. 14, 1859
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (Democrat) • Jeff Merkley (Democrat)
State Nickname Beaver State
State Motto “She Flies with Her Own Wings”
State Bird western meadowlark
State Flower Oregon grape
State Song “Oregon, My Oregon”
Seats In U.S. House Of Representatives 6 (of 435)
Time Zone Pacific (GMT − 8 hours) • Mountain (GMT − 7 hours)
Total Area (Sq Km) 254,800
Total Area (Sq Mi) 98,379
1Excluding military abroad.

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