Facts About Tigard
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Tigard is officially divided into 13 geographic areas around elementary schools and major transportation routes.
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The city has a total area of 11.69 square miles, all land.
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Tigard is a city in Washington County, Oregon, United States.
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Tigard was Incorporated in 1961, the city is located south of Beaverton and north of Tualatin, and is part of the Portland metropolitan area.
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Tigard was originally settled by several families. The most noteworthy was the Tigard family, headed by Wilson M. Tigard. Arriving in the area known as “East Butte” in 1852.
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Tigard is located at 45°25’52″N 122°46’17″W (45.4312300, -122.7714900).
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The elevation of Tigard is 91 m above sea level.
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Tigardville was renamed Tigard in 1907 by the railroad to greater distinguish it from the nearby Wilsonville.
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The estimated population of Tigard is 53,312 as of 2019.
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The city of Tigard falls mostly under the jurisdiction of the Tigard-Tualatin School District; however, some of the northwesternmost parts of the city falls under the jurisdiction of the Beaverton School District.
