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Hillsboro
Washington County, Oregon
ZipCodes
97123, 97124
Page Contents for Hillsboro, Oregon
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Organizations, Churches, and Sports.
Statistics & Facts
The Oregon state capital is Salem.
The population of Hillsboro is approximately 65,110 (1998), 91611 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 13,347 (1990), 33289 (2010).
The amount of land area in Hillsboro is 49.896 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Hillsboro is 19.10 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0.033 sq kilometers.
The distance from Hillsboro to Washington DC is 2470 miles.
The distance to the Oregon state capital is 41 miles. (as the crow flies)
Hillsboro is positioned 45.52 degrees north of the equator and 122.93 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Hillsboro elevation is 165 feet above sea level.
The Hillsboro median home price is $ 168,629.
Hillsboro average annual rainfall is 37.57 inches per year
The average low temperature is 41.3 degrees F.
The average high temperature is 62.4 degrees F.
Location
northwest corner of Oregon, about twenty minutes west of PortlandReturn to Index
Weather
wonderful! Here is a weather page for the area.
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History & History Related Items
Formerly known as East Tualatin Plains, the name was changed to Hillsboro in honor of David Hill, who came across the Oregon Trail to settle here when Oregon was just beginning to develop.
Learn about Hillsboro history and more on this page.
Tualatin Valley is named after the river from the Indian name, "Twality", which means "lazy river."
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The incorporation of Hillsboro
1876Attractions
Washington County Fair Grounds
872 NE 28th Ave
Hillsboro, OR 97124-6209
Phone: 503-648-1416
US West Rose Festival Air Show
An Annual Event at the Hillsboro Airport
2000 Dates: July 21,22 &23
For more information about the event, contact the Portland Rose FestivalAssociation at 503/227-2681 or visit www.rosefestival.org and www.hilchamber.org
There are no state or local sales taxes here!
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Hillsboro City Government
The City of HillsboroHillsboro Administration
123 W Main St
Hillsboro, OR 97123-3963
Phone: 503-681-6113General Information Phone: 503-681-6100
Hillsboro has a council/manager form of government. Voters elect six councilors and a mayor, each ofwhom serve four year terms. The City Manager is appointed by the council.
Hillsboro is the County seat for Washington County
Hillsboro Firefighters
COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Washington County Administration
155 N 1st Ave
Hillsboro, OR 97124-3001
Phone: 503-648-8685
Washington County Marriage
155 N 1st Ave
Hillsboro, OR 97124-3001
Phone: 503-648-8786
Hillsboro Chamber
Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce334 SE Fifth Ave
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Phone: (503) 648-1102
Fax: (503) 681-0535EMail: info@hilchamber.org
Chamber Of Commerce
2453 NW 185th Ave
Hillsboro, OR 97124-7077
Phone: 503-617-6436
Hillsboro Organizations
Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce334 SE Fifth Ave
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Phone: (503) 648-1102
Fax: (503) 681-0535EMail: info@hilchamber.org
Chamber Of Commerce
2453 NW 185th Ave
Hillsboro, OR 97124-7077
Phone: 503-617-6436
Hillsboro Libraries
Hillsboro Public Library775 SE 10th Ave
Hillsboro, OR 97123-4784
Phone: 503-615-6500
Hillsboro Schools
Hillsboro School District 1J215 S.E. 6th Avenue
Hillsboro, OR 97123-4108
Phone: (503) 648-1126
FAX: (503) 693-1579
Century High School
2000 SW 234th Ave.
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Phone: 503-848-6500
Glencoe High School
2700 NW Glencoe Rd.
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Phone: 503-640-8971
Fax: 503-640-5604
Hillsboro High School
3285 SE Rood Bridge Rd.
Hillsboro, OR 97123
Phone: 503-648-8561
Fax: 503-693-0645
Education in Hillsboro. Hillsboro
Miscellany
The population of Hillsboro was:1990 - 37,520
1996 - 52,105
1997 - 58,395
1998 - 65,110
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