# Port Orford

> city in Curry County, Oregon, United States

**Wikidata**: [Q996786](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q996786)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Orford,_Oregon)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/port-orford

## Summary
Port Orford is a city located in Curry County, Oregon, United States. Incorporated in 1911, it covers an area of approximately 4.15 square kilometers and sits at an elevation of 18 meters (59 feet) above sea level. According to the 2020 United States Census, the city has a population of 1,146.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: City (instance of "city of Oregon" and "city").
- **Location**: Curry County, Oregon, United States.
- **Inception**: Founded in 1911.
- **Population**: 1,146 (2020 Census); 1,133 (2010 Census); 1,153 (2000 Census).
- **Area**: 4.15071 km² (1.61 sq mi); water constitutes 2.7788% of the area.
- **Coordinates**: 42.7497°N, -124.4981°W.
- **Elevation**: 18 meters (59 feet).
- **Time Zone**: Pacific Time Zone (UTC−08:00).
- **Postal Code**: 97465.
- **Local Dialing Code**: 541.
- **UN/LOCODE**: USPO2.
- **Official Website**: http://www.portorford.org/
- **Per Capita Income**: $23,031 (2016–2020 American Community Survey).
- **Number of Households**: 538 (2016–2020 American Community Survey).

## FAQs
**Where is Port Orford located?**
Port Orford is situated in Curry County within the state of Oregon, United States. It lies in the Pacific Time Zone at coordinates 42.7497°N latitude and -124.4981°W longitude.

**What is the population of Port Orford?**
As of the 2020 United States Census, the population of Port Orford is 1,146. Previous censuses recorded 1,133 residents in 2010 and 1,153 in 2000.

**What is the geographical size and elevation of Port Orford?**
The city encompasses a total area of approximately 4.15 square kilometers (1.61 square miles), of which 2.7788% is water. The city center sits at an elevation of 18 meters (59 feet) above sea level.

**What are the contact and location codes for Port Orford?**
The city uses the postal zip code 97465 and the local telephone area code 541. Its United Nations Code for Trade and Transport Locations (UN/LOCODE) is USPO2.

## Why It Matters
Port Orford serves as an incorporated municipal entity within Curry County, Oregon. Its significance is documented through extensive cataloging in international geographic and library databases, including the Library of Congress, the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names, and the U.S. National Archives. The city provides a case study for small-scale urban demographics in the Pacific Northwest, with detailed census data tracking population trends and economic indicators such as per capita income over time.

## Notable For
- **Incorporation**: Established as a city in 1911.
- **Demographic Tracking**: Detailed census records available for 2000, 2010, and 2020 showing minor population fluctuations.
- **Global Database Presence**: Assigned identifiers across major knowledge systems including GeoNames (5746486), MusicBrainz (22f32b3c...), and VIAF (139713264).
- **Geographic Specificity**: Defined by precise coordinates and a surveyed area where water makes up nearly 2.8% of the territory.

## Body

### Geography and Environment
Port Orford is geographically positioned at 42.749722 degrees North and -124.498055 degrees West. The city occupies a land area of approximately 4.15 square kilometers (roughly 1.61 square miles). Hydrographic surveys indicate that water bodies cover about 2.7788% of the city's total area. The elevation is recorded at 18 meters (approximately 59 feet) above sea level. The city falls within the Pacific Time Zone (UTC−08:00).

### Demographics and Economy
According to the 2020 United States Census, Port Orford has a population of 1,146 people. Historical census data shows a population of 1,133 in 2010 and 1,153 in 2000. The 2016–2020 American Community Survey reported 538 households in the city. During the same survey period, the per capita income was recorded as $23,031.

### Administration and Infrastructure
The city was officially founded in 1911. It operates under the official website `http://www.portorford.org/`. For postal services, the city uses the code 97465, and for telecommunications, it utilizes the local dialing code 541. Its administrative and trade identity is codified by the FIPS 55-3 code 41-59250 and the UN/LOCODE USPO2. A visitor center, the Port Orford Visitor Center, serves the area.

### Digital and Academic Identifiers
Port Orford is indexed in numerous national and international databases:
- **Library Catalogs**: Library of Congress Authority ID (n95001999), VIAF ID (139713264), GND ID (4445673-6), National Library of Israel J9U ID (987007533233905171).
- **Geographic Databases**: GeoNames ID (5746486), GNIS Feature ID (1147902 for human settlement; 2411467 for administrative entity), Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names ID (2085376).
- **Archives and Knowledge Bases**: U.S. National Archives Identifier (10042014), Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID (place/Port-Orford), Yale Lux ID (place/fed0d85f-dda1-4ab7-958f-f2b01c8441bb), Freebase ID (/m/0zch5).
- **Digital Platforms**: OpenStreetMap Relation ID (186454), OpenWeatherMap City ID (5746486), Quora Topic (Port-Orford-OR), Who's on First ID (101716133).

### Multimedia and Media Presence
The city maintains a visual presence across several platforms. Its Wikimedia Commons category is "Port Orford," and its associated Wikipedia title is "Port Orford, Oregon." The entity has a sitelink count of 43 and is covered in 39 different language versions of Wikipedia, including English, Spanish, French, and German. Visual resources include a primary image hosted on Wikimedia Commons and a locator map image highlighting its position within Curry County. A page banner for the city is also utilized on Wikivoyage. Additional niche media references include a MusicBrainz Area ID and a WikiSimpsons Article ID.

## References

1. archINFORM
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. [Geographic Names Information System](http://geonames.usgs.gov/docs/federalcodes/NationalFedCodes_20160801.zip)
5. MusicBrainz
6. [Census 2000 Summary File 1. United States Census Bureau](https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/00_SF1/DP1/1600000US4159250)
7. 2010 U.S. Gazetteer Files
8. [2010 United States Census](https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=0100000US%241600000&y=2010&d=DEC%20Redistricting%20Data%20%28PL%2094-171%29)
9. [2020 United States Census](https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?t=Populations%20and%20People&g=0100000US,%241600000&y=2020)
10. [2016–2020 American Community Survey](https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?d=ACS%205-Year%20Estimates%20Detailed%20Tables)
11. GeoNames
12. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/us.htm)
13. 2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files
14. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php)
15. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File
16. [2016–2020 American Community Survey](https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?t=Income%20and%20Poverty&g=0100000US,%241600000&tid=ACSST5Y2020.S1902)