Page Contents for Nehalem, Oregon

Statistics & Facts

Location

History & History-related items

City Attractions

Government

Chamber of Commerce.

Community events.

Schools.

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Statistics & Facts

The Oregon state capital is Salem.
The population of Nehalem is approximately 235 (1997), 271 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 122 (1990), 116 (2010).
The amount of land area in Nehalem is 0.774 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Nehalem to Washington DC is 2521 miles.
The distance to the Oregon state capital is 70 miles. (as the crow flies)
Nehalem is positioned 45.72 degrees north of the equator and 123.89 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Nehalem elevation is 8 feet above sea level.
Nehalem median income is $ 23,725.

Location

on the Nehalem River, 26 miles from Tillamook and 100 miles from Portland.
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Weather

cool much of the year
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History & History Related Items

Nehalem was named for the Nehalem Indians of the area. Since it is located on the Nehalem River, it has flooding during very rainy seasons. Much work has been done to keep the area safe from floods in recent years.
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The incorporation of Nehalem

1899

Attractions

The Nehalem Arts Festival, each August
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Nehalem City Government

Nehalem has a Mayor, council president and three council members.

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City Hall
35900 8th Street
Nehalem, Oregon
Phone: 503-368-5627
FAX: 503-368-4175

Nehalem Chamber

Nehalem Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 159
8th & TohlSt.
Nehalem, Oregon 97131
Phone: (503) 368-5100

Nehalem Community Events

Horseback Riding for Visitors
Memorial to Labor Day
Place: Nehalem Bay State Park
Time: 9:00-5:00 7 Days/Week
Sponsored by: Northwest Equine Outfitters
Stop in or call (503) 801-RIDE to ride horses in the beautiful Nehalem Bay State Park on the quiet beach, on trails, or along the bay. Also open 3 weeks for Spring Vacation!
This Concession is being run under contract with the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.

Nehalem Organizations

Nehalem Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 159
8th & TohlSt.
Nehalem, Oregon 97131
Phone: (503) 368-5100

Nehalem Schools

Children of Nehalem are educated by the Neah-Kah-Nie School District #56
Administration Building
504 N. 3rd
Rockaway Beach
Phone: 503-355-2222