Astoria, Oregon

USA / Oregon / Astoria /
 city, county seat

The city of Astoria is the county seat of Clatsop County, Oregon. Situated near the mouth of the Columbia River. In 2007 the state estimated it's population to be 10,045 residents.

Astoria lies within the Marine west coast climate zone, with very mild temperatures year-round, some of the most consistent in the continental United States; normal winters are mild for Astoria's latitude, generally above freezing, and wet. Summers are cool, although short heat waves can occur. Rainfall is most abundant in late fall and winter, and lightest in late summer. Snowfall is relatively rare but does accumulate in small amounts in winter.
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Coordinates:   46°11'14"N   123°48'17"W

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