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Welcome to Key to the City's page for Coos Bay Coos County, Oregon Zip Code The Oregon state capital is Salem. What would you like to know about Coos Bay Statistics & Facts Location Weather & Climate History & History-related items City Attractions Economy Coos Bay Government Coos Bay Chamber of Commerce. Coos Bay Organizations, Churches, and Sports. Coos Bay Libraries. Coos Bay Schools. Zip Codes 97420 Return to Index Statistics & Facts The population of Coos Bay is approximately 15,823 (2005). The approximate number of families is 6,617 (1990). The amount of land area in Coos Bay is 27.407 sq. kilometers. The amount of land area in Coos Bay is 10.6 sq. miles. The amount of surface water is 13.837 sq kilometers. The distance from Coos Bay to Washington DC is 2610 miles. The distance to the Oregon state capital is 124 miles. (as the crow flies) Coos Bay is positioned 43.37 degrees north of the equator and 124.23 degrees west of the prime meridian. Coos Bay elevation is 11 feet above sea level. Coos Bay per capita income is $18,158 (2000). Coos Bay median income is $31,212 (2000). The Coos Bay median home price is $93,200 (2000). Coos Bay miscellany. Return to Index Location Coos Bay location: on the Pacific Ocean coast in southwestern Oregon about 90 miles from Eugene. Other nearby communities include North Bend, Bunker Hill, Barview, Coquille, Lakeside, Winchester Bay, Bandon and Myrtle Point. Here is a map page for Coos Bay. Return to Index Climate & Weather The climate for Coos Bay is mild and humid due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean. Also, there is rain often induced by the coast mountain ranges. Snow may occasionally fall, but it is a rare event. Coos Bay average annual rainfall is 63.48 inches per year The average low temperature is 45.5 degrees F. The average high temperature is 59.5 degrees F. Return to Index History & History Related Items Coos Bay history: An early explorer, Sir Francis Drake, is said to have sought shelter in the bay for the Golden Hind and its crew. Founded in the 1850s, Coos Bay was first known as Marshfield after the hometown of the founder, J.C. Tolman. It was incorporated in 1874 as Marshfield. The name was officially changed to Coos Bay in 1944. The word, Coos, is of from of the Native American groups on the nation's east coast and means lake and place of the pines. Try this history page for the city. Here is another history page for the area. This history was written in JUne, 2001. Return to Index Attractions Coos Bay attractions: Cape Arago Lighthouse First built in 1866 because of the large shipping traffic in the area, it was replaced in 1909. Finally in 1934, an 40 foot concrete tower was built on the site. The light was updated in 1993 by the US Coast Guard. Though not available to the public, it may be viewed in the Sunset Bay State Park nearby. Coos Art Museum The museum's exhibits are rotated throughout the year though most items are available to view on the website. Here are some great pictures of Coos Bay and the area. Coos Bay Visitor Informaiton Center 50 Central Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone: 541-269-0215 Toll-free: 800-824-8486 Oregon International Port of Coos Bay 125 Central Avenue, Suite 300 P.O. Box 1215 Coos Bay, OR 97420 Phone: (541) 267-7678 Coos Historical and Maritime Museum More information about the past may be found at this site sponsored by the Coos County Historical Society. Things to do in the area. Return to Index Economy & Industry Coos Bay economy: while wood products, commercial fishing and shipping have been the focus of the general local economy for many years, agriculture and tourism, particularly, have been rising in prominance. Return to Index Contribute information free or for a small service charge for this community or any other community in the USA Be sure to include the name of the community and its state when contacting Key to the City as you are NOT directly contacting this community. Learn how to advertise on Key to the City Choose a new community in the state of Oregon To go to a new state, choose the States page To choose another state, go to the State page. Return to the Top USA City Directory and US City Resource Guide - Key to the City Thanks for visiting Key to the City. Come back again! We'll leave the light on for you! The information on Key to the City is from multiple sources including government, commerce, libraries, individuals and organizations. There is no guarantee of the accuracy or timeliness of the information presented on these pages, therefore, please use at your own risk. Custom Search

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