John Day, Oregon

John Day is a city located approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Canyon City in Grant County, Oregon, United States, at the intersection of U.S. Routes 26 and 395. The city was named for the nearby John Day River, which, along with Dayville, had been named for a Virginia member of the 1811 Astor Expedition, John Day. The city was incorporated in 1901.

John Day, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Coordinates: 44°25′05″N 118°57′23″W
CountryUnited States
StateOregon
CountyGrant
Incorporated1901
Government
  MayorRon Lundbom
Area
  Total2.26 sq mi (5.85 km2)
  Land2.26 sq mi (5.85 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
3,078 ft (938 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total1,664
  Density740/sq mi (280/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific)
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (Pacific)
ZIP code
97845
Area code(s)458 and 541
FIPS code41-37550
GNIS feature ID2410144
Websitewww.cityofjohnday.com

As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 1,664, making it the largest city in the county.

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