Portland is a city located in the Northwestern United States, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the state of Oregon. As of July 2009, it has an estimated population of 582,130, making it the 30th most populous in the United States. Portland is Oregon's most populous city, and the third most populous city in the Pacific Northwest, after Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Approximately 2.2 million people live in the Portland metropolitan area, the 23rd most populous in the United States as of July 2006.
Portland - Filled to the brim with coffee, wilderness and trendy everything, Portland, Oregon is truly a breath of fresh air. It’s a city that embraces its uniqueness so much that its unofficial motto is ‘Keep Portland Weird’. This quaint metropolis sits on the west coast in the United States and offers activities for just about every kind of traveller. If you’re into food trucks, craft beer and locally owned shops, you may want to consider Portland as your next destination.
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