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Salem ( of Oregon in the United States Of America , and County Seat of Marion County . As of 2003 it has a population of 142,940. It lies deep within the fertile Willamette Valley , one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world.

"Salem" is derived from the Hebrew word "Shalom", which means peace. Historically, Salem has been nicknamed the "Cherry City", because of the importance of the local cherry growing industry {Link without Title} .


  City Salem
  State Oregon
  Motto
  Nickname "Cherry City"
  Flag SalemORjpg
  Seal
  Map ORMap-doton-Salempng
  Map Size 250
  Map Cap Location in Oregon
  Founded 1842
  Incorporated
  County Marion County
  Mayor Janet Taylor
  Area 1201 Km&2 (464 Mi&2 )
  Area Water 16 km&2 (06 mi&2)
  Area Percentage 136%
  Census Yr 2003
  City Pop 142,940 (est)
  Metro Pop
  Density 1,1902
  Time Zone Pacific
  Utc 8
  North Coord 449380
  West Coord 1230300
  Web wwwcityofsalemnet