Where is Bend, Oregon, USA?

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Where is Bend Located? - Bend is a city located in the Deschutes County of Oregon, United States. Bend lies between 46.1830618 Degrees North latitudes and 103.3949061 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Bend, Oregon

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Where is Bend?: The Google Map showing the location of Bend in the U.S. state of Oregon.

Where is Bend Located?

Bend is a city located in the Deschutes County of Oregon, United States. Bend lies between 46.1830618 Degrees North latitudes and 103.3949061 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Bend city is 99178 people and the city has a total area of 33.1 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Bend, Oregon Quick Facts

FactDetails
CityBend
CountyDeschutes County
StateOregon
State CapitalSalem
CountryUnited States
US RegionWest
Latitude44.0582°N
Longitude121.3153°W
Elevation3,623 ft (1,104 m)
Land Area33.3 sq mi
Water Area0.3 sq mi
Total Area33.6 sq mi
Population (Census 2020)99,178
Population DensityApproximately 2,980 per sq mi
ZIP Codes97701, 97702, 97703, 97707, 97708, 97709
Area Code458, 541
Time Zone StandardPacific Standard Time (PST, UTC-8)
Time Zone DaylightPacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code41-05800
Congressional DistrictOregon's 5th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Bend, Oregon

  • Redmond, Oregon - 17 mi North
  • Sisters, Oregon - 22 mi Northwest
  • Sunriver, Oregon - 16 mi South
  • Prineville, Oregon - 36 mi Northeast
  • La Pine, Oregon - 30 mi South
  • Madras, Oregon - 45 mi North
  • Crescent, Oregon - 49 mi Southwest
  • Warm Springs, Oregon - 62 mi North
  • Terrebonne, Oregon - 27 mi North
  • Eugene, Oregon - 128 mi West

Bend, Oregon Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Rainfall (in)
January41241.8
April59331.1
July83460.4
October63350.8
Annual613511.7
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate ClassificationWarm-Summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb)
Annual RainfallApproximately 12 inches
Annual Sunshine DaysAbout 263 days
Hurricane/Tornado RiskVery Low - Occasional winter storms, wildfire smoke and strong winds
SnowfallApproximately 32 inches annually

Driving Distances from Bend, Oregon

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
SunriverOregon1620 min
RedmondOregon1720 min
SistersOregon2230 min
TerrebonneOregon2730 min
La PineOregon3035 min
PrinevilleOregon3645 min
MadrasOregon4555 min
CrescentOregon491 hr
Warm SpringsOregon621 hr 10 min
EugeneOregon1282 hr 20 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Bend, Oregon

TransportationDetails
Airport NameRedmond Municipal Airport (Roberts Field)
IATA CodeRDM
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysU.S. Highway 20, U.S. Highway 97, Oregon Route 372 (Cascade Lakes Highway)
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak station at Chemult
Local Bus/Transit ServiceCascades East Transit (CET)
  • U.S. Highway 97 - Primary north-south route connecting Bend with Redmond, Klamath Falls and central Oregon.
  • U.S. Highway 20 - Main east-west highway linking Bend with Sisters, Burns, Corvallis and the Oregon Coast.
  • Cascade Lakes Highway (Oregon Route 372) - Scenic route providing access to mountain lakes, hiking trails and ski areas in the Cascade Range.
  • Bend Parkway - Limited-access section of U.S. Highway 97 that improves travel through the city and connects major commercial districts.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Bend, Oregon

LandmarkType
Pilot Butte State Scenic ViewpointState Scenic Viewpoint
Old Mill DistrictShopping and Entertainment District
Drake ParkCity Park
High Desert MuseumMuseum
Deschutes River TrailRecreation Trail
Newberry National Volcanic MonumentNational Monument
Lava River CaveLava Tube Cave
Mt. Bachelor Ski ResortSki Resort
Tumalo FallsWaterfall
Smith Rock State ParkState Park

Colleges and Universities in Bend, Oregon

InstitutionTypeLevelNotable For
Oregon State University - CascadesPublicUniversityEngineering, outdoor studies and research
Central Oregon Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTransfer and career education
Pacific Crest Online AcademyPublicHigher Education ProgramsContinuing education partnerships
George Fox University - Redmond SitePrivateUniversityGraduate and professional programs
Eastern Oregon University - Regional CenterPublicUniversityDistance learning programs
University of Oregon - Bend ProgramsPublicUniversity ExtensionProfessional and continuing education

Waterbodies in Bend, Oregon

Deschutes River, Mirror Pond, Tumalo Creek, Tumalo Reservoir, Sparks Lake, Elk Lake, Cultus Lake, Crane Prairie Reservoir, Wickiup Reservoir, Hosmer Lake.

Golf Courses in Bend, Oregon

Tetherow Golf Club, Pronghorn Golf Club, Widgi Creek Golf Club, Juniper Golf Course, Broken Top Club, River's Edge Golf Course, Bend Golf Club, Aspen Lakes Golf Course.

Bend, Oregon - Key Historical Facts

  • Bend was founded in the early 1900s along the Deschutes River and officially incorporated in 1905.
  • The city's early economy centered on the timber industry, with large sawmills driving growth for much of the twentieth century.
  • The arrival of the railroad expanded trade, transportation and settlement across central Oregon.
  • During the late twentieth century, Bend transformed into a center for tourism, outdoor recreation and technology-based businesses.
  • The city's proximity to the Cascade Mountains, rivers and volcanic landscapes has made it one of Oregon's leading destinations for year-round outdoor activities.
  • Today, Bend is recognized for its thriving craft beer scene, extensive trail network, skiing, mountain biking, hiking and strong quality of life.

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