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Newberg: Newberg is
located approximately 25 miles southwest of Portland, Oregon on US
Highway 99W on the northeast side of Yamhill County. Although
conveniently situated near the many assets of the Portland
metropolitan area, the community retains a distinct physical
separation from the metro region, buffered by a greenbelt of rural
forests and farmlands. The Chehalem Mountains surrounding the
community and the broad Willamette River create a natural bowl,
providing a special sense of place that is cherished by the citizens
of Newberg.
Newberg is home to over 18,000 people and enjoys a diverse, economic
base. The community’s strategic location also provides numerous
recreational opportunities. A short drive provides access to the
urbane pleasures of Portland. Countless rivers and forests are within
easy driving distance, offering boating, fishing, and hunting
opportunities. Several golf courses are located in the county.
World-class wine tasting is available throughout Yamhill County, which
has the reputation of being the Napa Valley of Oregon. A one-hour
drive east will take one to the Cascade Mountains for skiing, camping,
fishing and hiking. A one-hour drive west will take one to the
breathtaking views of the Pacific coastline, with its many beautiful
beaches.
With an elevation of only 175 feet above sea level and a relatively
close location to the Pacific Ocean, Newberg enjoys a very moderate
climate. The average high temperature is 65 degrees Fahrenheit (16
degrees Celsius) and the average low temperature is 39 degrees
Fahrenheit (7 degrees Celsius). The local growing season is
approximately 174 days. The annual avarage of rainfall is 42 inches.
Newberg is a fast growing community that has still managed to maintain
a relaxed pace that complements the friendly people who live here. It
is a community where its citizens are rightfully proud of their
Newberg heritage and its future.
Newberg, Oregon Demographic
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