Where is Pendleton, Oregon, USA?

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Where is Pendleton Located? - Pendleton is a city located in the Umatilla County of Oregon, United States. Pendleton lies between 35.6709727 Degrees North latitudes and 80.4742261 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Pendleton, Oregon

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

Where is Pendleton Located?

Pendleton is a city located in the Umatilla County of Oregon, United States. Pendleton lies between 35.6709727 Degrees North latitudes and 80.4742261 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Pendleton city is 17107 people and the city has a total area of 11.72 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Pendleton, Oregon Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityPendleton
CountyUmatilla County
StateOregon
State CapitalSalem
US RegionWestern United States (Pacific Northwest Region)
Latitude45.6721° N
Longitude118.7886° W
Elevation1,070 ft (326 m)
Land Area10.52 sq mi
Water Area0.09 sq mi
Total Area10.61 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)17,107
Population DensityApproximately 1,626 people per sq mi
ZIP Codes97801
Area Code541
Time Zone StandardPacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8)
Time Zone DaylightPacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code41-56600
Congressional DistrictOregon's 2nd Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Pendleton, Oregon

CategoryDetails
Airport NameEastern Oregon Regional Airport
IATA CodePDT
PortPort of Portland (regional access)
Major HighwaysInterstate 84, U.S. Route 30, U.S. Route 395
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak service in Pasco, Washington
Local Bus/Transit ServiceKayak Public Transit
  • Interstate 84 – Major east–west interstate connecting Pendleton with Portland, Boise, and communities throughout the Columbia River Basin.
  • U.S. Route 30 – Historic highway providing regional connections through eastern Oregon.
  • U.S. Route 395 – North–south highway linking Pendleton with central and eastern Oregon communities.

Top Places to Visit in Pendleton, Oregon

Landmark NameType
Pendleton Underground ToursHistoric Attraction
Pendleton Woolen MillsHistoric Manufacturing Site
Umatilla County Historical Society Heritage Station MuseumHistory Museum
Pendleton Round-Up GroundsRodeo Venue
Wildhorse Resort & CasinoEntertainment Facility
Roy Raley ParkCommunity Park
McKay Creek National Wildlife RefugeWildlife Area
Hat Rock State ParkState Park
Umatilla RiverNatural Attraction
Blue Mountain Scenic BywayScenic Route

Driving Distances from Pendleton, Oregon to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
HermistonOregon3535 minutes
La GrandeOregon5055 minutes
Walla WallaWashington501 hour
PascoWashington851 hour 30 minutes
BoiseIdaho2153 hours 15 minutes
BendOregon2204 hours
PortlandOregon2103 hours 30 minutes
SalemOregon2454 hours
SpokaneWashington1903 hours
SeattleWashington2905 hours

Colleges and Universities Near Pendleton, Oregon

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Blue Mountain Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer training, agriculture, technical programs, and transfer education
Eastern Oregon UniversityPublicUniversityEducation, business, liberal arts, and regional studies
Walla Walla UniversityPrivateUniversityHealth sciences, business, and liberal arts programs
Oregon State University Extension – Umatilla CountyPublicExtension EducationAgriculture, community development, and research outreach
Pendleton School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education

Waterbodies Near Pendleton, Oregon

Umatilla River, McKay Creek, McKay Reservoir, Columbia River, Wildhorse Creek, Birch Creek, Tutuilla Creek, Willow Creek, Umatilla National Forest waterways

Stadiums and Sports Facilities in Pendleton

Pendleton Round-Up Grounds, Roy Raley Park, Pendleton High School Athletic Facilities, Community Sports Complex, Blue Mountain Community College Athletic Facilities

Pendleton, Oregon — Key Historical Facts

  • Pendleton was incorporated in 1880 and developed as a major agricultural and trading center in eastern Oregon.
  • The city was named after George Hunt Pendleton, an Ohio politician and statesman.
  • Pendleton became widely known for the Pendleton Round-Up, one of the oldest and most famous rodeos in the United States, first held in 1910.
  • The city has a long history connected with Native American cultures, including the nearby Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.
  • Pendleton grew through agriculture, wool production, rail transportation, and regional commerce, becoming an important hub in eastern Oregon.

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