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Ontario
Malheur County, Oregon
ZipCodes
97914
Page Contents for Ontario, Oregon
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Statistics & Facts
The Oregon state capital is Salem.
The population of Ontario is approximately 15,300 (2000), 11366 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 6,200 (2000), 4275 (2010).
The amount of land area in Ontario is 10.647 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Ontario to Washington DC is 2221 miles.
The distance to the Oregon state capital is 326 miles. (as the crow flies)
Ontario is positioned 44.02 degrees north of the equator and 116.97 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Ontario elevation is 2,150 feet above sea level.
The Ontario median home price is $ 51,200.
Ontario average annual precipitation is 9.680 inches peryear.
The average low temperature is 19 degrees F.
The average high temperature is 96 degrees F.
Location
on the eastern edge of Oregon, midway between Salt Lake City and Portland, it is the largest city in Malheur County. It is just 66 miles to Boise, Idaho.Return to Index
Weather
moderate. The hottest and driest month is usually July with the coldest being January. The wettest month is usually December. During the winter, the averge afternoon humidity is about 77%, with the summer average afternoon humidity being about 34%.
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History & History Related Items
Ontario was founded June 11, 1883 by William Morfitt, James W. Virtue, Daniel Smith and Mary Richardson. They chose the site because they knew the railroad was coming through the area and felt it would be a great investment. Naming the town proved to be difficult. Mr. Morfitt wanted to name it for his daughter, Ione. Mr. Virtue wanted to name it after his home in Canada. Some say a coin was flipped and others say it was drawn out of a hat, But, in the end, Ontario won out. It was incorporated in 1896.
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The founding of Ontario
11 June 1883The incorporation of Ontario
1896Attractions
Japanese Obon Festival Four Rivers Cultural Center Learn more about Ontario Ontario’s form of government is that of a Mayor and city council.
Largest city in Malheur County
More information about Ontario, Oregon
A website about
676 SW 5th Ave.
Ontario, Oregon 97914
Tel: (541) 889-8191
Fax: (541) 889-7628
Toll-free: 1-888-211-1222
This museum celebrates the mixing of cultures with fascinating interactive exhibits.
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Ontario City Government
City of Ontario
444 SW 4th Street
Ontario, OR 97914
Phone 541-889-7684
Fax 541-889-7121
E-Mail: ontario@cyberhighway.netOntario Chamber
Ontario Chamber of Commerce
Ontario Visitors and Convention Bureau
676 SW 5th Ave.
Ontario, Oregon 97914
Phone: (541) 889-8012
Toll-free: 888-889-8012FAX: (541) 889-8331
Email: ontvcb@micron.net
Ontario Organizations
Ontario Chamber of Commerce
Ontario Visitors and Convention Bureau
676 SW 5th Ave.
Ontario, Oregon 97914
Phone: (541) 889-8012
Toll-free: 888-889-8012FAX: (541) 889-8331
Email: ontvcb@micron.net
Ontario Schools
Ontario Public Schools
195 SW Third Avenue
Ontario, Oregon 97914
Phone: (541) 889-5374
Fax: (541) 889-8553
Ontario High School
HIGHER EDUCATION
Treasure Valley Community College
Ontario OR 97914
Phone: 541-889-6493
Ontario Miscellany
The population of Ontario was:
1980 - 8,814
1990 - 9,394
1998 - 10,680
1999 - 10,910
2000 - 15,300
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