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Size
4610 square miles/
11.986 square kilometers
Regional Population
2021 -383,189
2018 - 370,600
2015 - 362,150
2012 - 354,200
2009 - 347,690
2000 - 322,963
1990 - 282,912
Source: Population Research Center, Portland State University
Location
The Eugene, Cascades & Coast region is a slice of western Oregon that stretches from the coast to the Cascades, encompassing Lane County. The regional boundaries are Florence on the Oregon Coast (Hwy 101) through Eugene - Springfield (Interstate 5) at the south end of the Willamette Valley to the Cascade Mountains – McKenzie River (Hwy126) and Oakridge/Westfir (Hwy 58).
Lowest Elevation
Sea Level, Florence
Highest Elevation
South Sister, Cascade Mountains
10,385 feet (3,157 m)
Moderate weather year-round
Spring (March - May) lush green landscapes and blooming flower gardens herald the start of the recreational season.
Time Zone
Pacific Standard
Employment
The top industries include small business, agriculture, forest products, higher education, technology, tourism and recreation, retail, manufacturing, health-care, government and social assistance.
Airport
The Eugene Airport (EUG) is 15 minutes from downtown Eugene. The Portland International Airport (PDX) is 119 miles (192 km) from downtown Eugene.
Stephen leads the Tourism department, overseeing strategic promotion of the Eugene, Cascades & Coast destination to the leisure market.