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Bend is a city located in Central Oregon, with a population of 97,590 as of 2019 according to the Wikipedia page on Bend. It is the county seat of Deschutes County.

History

Bend was originally called Farewell Bend, named for explorers' practice of saying "farewell" there to the Deschutes River before entering the Cascade Mountains. The Bend post office opened in 1904. The town site was platted by the Deschutes Railroad in 1905 and named Bend.

In 1916, Bend changed from a lumber company town to a municipal self-governance. By 1919, the town had electricity and running water. The Bend Bulletin newspaper was established in 1903. For more on the history of Bend, visit the Deschutes Public Library Local History page.

Population

As of the 2020 census, the population of Bend was 97,590. Bend is the largest city in Central Oregon and the seventh largest in Oregon. It has grown rapidly since the 1990s. The racial makeup of Bend is 87% white, 1% African American, 1% Native American, 2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from other races, and 2% from two or more races.

Economy

Historically the economy of Bend relied on the lumber industry. Today the economy is more diversified with opportunities in tech, tourism, healthcare, manufacturing, aviation, and recreation. Some of the major employers in Bend include:

For more on Bend's economy, visit the Economic Development of Central Oregon website.

Education

Public education in Bend is provided by the Bend-La Pine School District. There are four high schools, eight middle schools, and 24 elementary schools. Visit the Bend-La Pine School District website for more info.

Landmarks

Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint

Pilot Butte State Park features a 500 foot tall lava rock butte with a summit viewpoint. The GPS coordinates are N44.071833, W-121.311717. The street address is 1501 NE 15th St, Bend, OR 97701. Here is an embedded Google Map:

High Desert Museum

The High Desert Museum features exhibits and living history of the High Desert region. The GPS coordinates are N44.059562, W-121.316217. The address is 59800 S Highway 97, Bend, OR 97702. Here is a Google Map:

Drake Park

Drake Park is a popular downtown park along the Deschutes River. The address is 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR 97703. Here is a Google Map showing its location:

Tourism

Tourism is a major part of Bend's economy. Popular activities include hiking, biking, camping, fishing, skiing, rock climbing, kayaking, and more. Bend has over 300 days of sunshine per year. For more on visiting Bend, see Visit Bend.

Transportation

Public transportation in Bend is provided by Cascades East Transit. For routes and schedules, visit the Cascades East Transit website. The Redmond Airport is about 15 minutes north of Bend.

County Information

Bend is located in Deschutes County in Central Oregon. Visit the Deschutes County website or contact them at 1300 NW Wall St #200, Bend, OR 97703, (541) 388-6570.

Local Resources

Here are some additional resources for the Bend area:




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