If you’re reading this visitor guide to help settle in the area as a new resident, welcome! With its varied landscapes and temperate weather year-round, it’s easy to see why so many choose to make this region their home. These lands were first home to the Kalapuya people and other coastal and transient tribes that flourished on the region’s natural bounty, and traditional tribal culture and wisdom thrive among local Indigenous communities today. This is a community that still strives to live its values. From vibrant small businesses rooted in sustainability to esteemed art programs that add beauty to a downtown stroll, the diverse personalities of the local people make an imprint on the rituals of daily living. Local innovation has long thrived here, with national brands in food and drink, technology, and wood products all located in this region. Four hundred thriving tech companies including biotech, software and hardware reside in the metro area, and Eugene is also home to the largest game-developer cluster in Oregon. For more on relocating here, visit GreaterEugene.org. MAKING EUGENE, CASCADES & COAST HOME ATHENA DELENE Eugene, Cascades & Coast Visitor Center | 754 Olive St, Eugene 74 RELOCATION & TRANSPORTATION Eugene Riverfront Park Get Relocation Info QUICK FACTS Population Lane County 382,647 Oregon 4,266,360 Coburg 1,322 Cottage Grove 10,792 Creswell 5,684 Dunes City 1,454 Eugene 175,626 Florence 9,600 Junction City 7,032 Lowell 1,211 McKenzie River 5,717 Oakridge - Westfir 3,498 Springfield 62,352 Veneta - Fern Ridge 5,271 Lane County Size 4,722 square miles (7,599 km) Highest Point 10,358 feet (3,157 m) at South Sister mountain Lowest Point Sea level (at Florence) Time Zone Pacific Employment Top employment in the region includes government, educational and health services, retail trade, professional/business services, leisure/ hospitality, manufacturing, and technology.
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