Clackamas County (pronounced /ˈklækəmɪs/) is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. The county was named after the Native Americans living in the area, the Clackamas Indians, who were part of the Chinookan people. As of 2000, the population was 338,391. Its county seat is Oregon City.
Since the county's creation, agriculture, timber, manufacturing, and commerce have been the principal economic activities. Mount Hood, the only year-round sk...
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Clackamas County (pronounced /ˈklækəmɪs/) is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. The county was named after the Native Americans living in the area, the Clackamas Indians, who were part of the Chinookan people. As of 2000, the population was 338,391. Its county seat is Oregon City.
Since the county's creation, agriculture, timber, manufacturing, and commerce have been the principal economic activities. Mount Hood, the only year-round ski resort in the United States and the site of Timberline Lodge, is a major attraction for recreation and tourism. The mountain and its rivers and forests offer outdoor recreation activities, from skiing and rafting to fishing and camping.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,879 square miles (4,867 km²). 1,868 square miles (4,839 km²) of it is land and 28 km² (11 sq mi, or 0.58%) of it is water.
As of the census of 2000, there were 338,391 people, 128,201 households, and 91,663 families residing in the county....
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