Where is Bethany, Oregon, USA?

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Where is Bethany Located? - Bethany is a city located in the Brooke County of Oregon, United States. Bethany lies between 36.0998596 Degrees North latitudes and 80.244216 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Bethany, Oregon

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Where is Bethany Located?

Bethany is a city located in the Brooke County of Oregon, United States. Bethany lies between 36.0998596 Degrees North latitudes and 80.244216 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Bethany city is 31350 people and the city has a total area of 5.44 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Bethany, Oregon Quick Facts

FactDetails
CommunityBethany (Census-Designated Place)
CountyWashington County
StateOregon
State CapitalSalem
CountryUnited States
US RegionWest
Latitude45.5579°N
Longitude122.8676°W
Elevation318 ft (97 m)
Land Area5.76 sq mi
Water Area0.01 sq mi
Total Area5.77 sq mi
Population (Census 2020)25,691
Population DensityApproximately 4,460 per sq mi
ZIP Code97229
Area Codes503, 971
Time Zone StandardPacific Standard Time (PST, UTC-8)
Time Zone DaylightPacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code41-06150
Congressional DistrictOregon's 6th Congressional District

Nearby Cities and Communities to Bethany, Oregon

  • Beaverton, Oregon - 5 mi South
  • Hillsboro, Oregon - 8 mi West
  • Cedar Mill, Oregon - 3 mi East
  • Rockcreek, Oregon - 2 mi Southwest
  • Portland, Oregon - 11 mi East
  • Tigard, Oregon - 11 mi South
  • Lake Oswego, Oregon - 15 mi Southeast
  • Forest Grove, Oregon - 19 mi West
  • Vancouver, Washington - 18 mi Northeast
  • Cornelius, Oregon - 20 mi West

Bethany, Oregon Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Rainfall (in)
January47365.8
April61423.1
July82560.7
October65462.9
Annual644537.5
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate ClassificationWarm-Summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb)
Annual RainfallApproximately 37.5 inches
Annual Sunshine DaysAbout 144 days
Hurricane/Tornado RiskVery Low - Occasional winter windstorms and heavy rainfall
SnowfallApproximately 3 inches annually

Driving Distances from Bethany, Oregon

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
RockcreekOregon25 min
Cedar MillOregon38 min
BeavertonOregon512 min
HillsboroOregon815 min
PortlandOregon1120 min
TigardOregon1122 min
Lake OswegoOregon1528 min
VancouverWashington1830 min
Forest GroveOregon1930 min
CorneliusOregon2032 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Bethany, Oregon

TransportationDetails
Airport NamePortland International Airport
IATA CodePDX
PortPort of Portland
Major HighwaysU.S. Route 26, Oregon Route 217, Oregon Route 8, Interstate 405 (nearby)
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak station at Portland Union Station
Local Bus/Transit ServiceTriMet bus service
  • U.S. Route 26 (Sunset Highway) - The primary route connecting Bethany with Portland, Hillsboro and the Oregon Coast.
  • Oregon Route 217 - Provides convenient access to Beaverton, Tigard and Interstate 5.
  • TriMet operates local bus routes linking Bethany with Beaverton Transit Center, Portland and other communities in the metropolitan area.
  • Portland International Airport is approximately 22 miles northeast of Bethany and serves domestic and international travelers.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Bethany, Oregon

LandmarkType
Bethany Village CentreShopping and Dining District
Bethany Lake ParkCommunity Park
Tualatin Hills Nature ParkNature Preserve
Cooper Mountain Nature ParkRegional Park
Forest ParkUrban Forest Park
Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and MineralsMuseum
Pittock MansionHistoric House Museum
Oregon ZooZoo
Washington ParkUrban Park
Hoyt ArboretumBotanical Arboretum

Colleges and Universities in Bethany, Oregon

InstitutionTypeLevelNotable For
Portland Community College - Rock Creek CampusPublicCommunity CollegeCareer education and university transfer programs
Pacific University - Hillsboro CampusPrivateUniversityHealth sciences and graduate studies
Oregon Health & Science UniversityPublicResearch UniversityMedicine, nursing and biomedical research
Portland State UniversityPublicUniversityBusiness, engineering and urban research
University of PortlandPrivateUniversityEngineering, business and liberal arts
George Fox University - Portland CenterPrivateUniversityGraduate and professional education

Waterbodies in Bethany, Oregon

Bethany Lake, Rock Creek, Tualatin River, Willamette River, Columbia River, Commonwealth Lake, Henry Hagg Lake, Fanno Creek, Scoggins Creek, Multnomah Channel.

Golf Courses in Bethany, Oregon

Rock Creek Country Club, Meriwether National Golf Club, RedTail Golf Center, The Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club, Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club, Claremont Golf Club, Forest Hills Golf Course, Heron Lakes Golf Club.

Bethany, Oregon - Key Historical Facts

  • Bethany was originally settled by farming families during the mid-nineteenth century and remained a rural agricultural community for many decades.
  • Beginning in the late twentieth century, the area experienced rapid residential growth as part of the expanding Portland metropolitan region.
  • The community developed into a planned suburban neighborhood featuring parks, schools, shopping centers and extensive walking trails.
  • Washington County's technology industry, often called the Silicon Forest, contributed significantly to Bethany's population growth and economic development.
  • Today, Bethany is recognized for its highly rated schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, abundant green spaces and convenient access to Portland and Beaverton.
  • The community continues to grow while maintaining a balance between modern residential development and protected natural areas.

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