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Located in Marion County, of which it is the county seat, Salem is the second largest city in the state of Oregon. It is situated in the northwestern part of Oregon and is also the state capital. Salem covers an area of 48.45 square miles and has an estimated population of 167,000, with over 400,000 people living in the surrounding metropolitan area.
Nicknamed 'The Cherry City', Salem was founded in 1842 and quickly became the capital of the Oregon Territory, remaining as the offical state capital when Oregon became a state. The city is a key educational center for Oregon, being home to Corban University, Chemeketa Community College, and Willamette University.
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