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Jordan Valley
Malheur County, Oregon
ZipCodes
97910
Page Contents for Jordan Valley, Oregon
History & History-related items
Statistics & Facts
The Oregon state capital is Salem.
The population of Jordan Valley is approximately 390 (2000), 181 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 150 (2000), 94 (2010).
The amount of land area in Jordan Valley is 5.402 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Jordan Valley to Washington DC is 2215 miles.
The distance to the Oregon state capital is 344 miles. (as the crow flies)
Jordan Valley is positioned 42.97 degrees north of the equator and 117.05 degrees west of the prime meridian.
History & History Related Items
Jordan Valley was settled by Basque sheepherders who grazed their sheep in the sagebrush of the Owyhee Desert. After coming to the area in the 1890’s and establishing their sheep and cattle, the area continued to rely on this resource as a major part of their economy. Mining in the nearby Owhyee Mountains also provides income to the area, though during the 1990’s many changes in the industry began to take place.
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Jordan Valley City Government
Jordan Valley's city government is run by a mayor and city council. Jordan ValleyMiscellany
The population of Jordan Valley was:1990 - 364
2000 - 390
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