La Grande, Oregon
La Grande (/ləˈɡrænd/) is a city in Union County, Oregon, United States. La Grande is Union County's largest city, with a population of 13,082 at the time of the 2010 U.S. Census. The La Grande metro population is 25,076. It is the 16th largest metropolitan area in Oregon.
La Grande, Oregon | |
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Clockwise: Aerial view of the city; the Foley Building; the Granada theater; Carnegie Library; Catherine Creek; Eastern Oregon University Pierce Library | |
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Seal | |
| Motto: The Hub of Northeast Oregon | |
Location in Oregon | |
| Coordinates: 45°19′27″N 118°05′12″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Union |
| Incorporated | 1865 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Justin Rock (R) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.59 sq mi (11.89 km2) |
| • Land | 4.58 sq mi (11.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,772 ft (845 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 13,026 |
| • Density | 2,842.86/sq mi (1,097.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP code | 97850 |
| Area code(s) | 458 and 541 |
| FIPS code | 41-40350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411568 |
| Website | City Of La Grande Website |
La Grande is located within the Grande Ronde Valley and is the only true valley in Oregon as it is surrounded by mountains. The Blue Mountains, Elkhorn Mountains, Eagle Cap Wilderness and Grande Ronde River offer abundance of natural resources and wildlife. Economically, it started as a logging and agriculture town but is now identified as a gateway for many outdoor sports.
It is the hub for surrounding communities offering outdoor recreation, shopping centers and entertainment. La Grande is known for its theater and arts as the downtown area boasts Liberty Theater and the Elgin Opera House often has local showings. La Grande also is a college town with a student population of 2,825 at Eastern Oregon University.