Tigard Oregon Map

About Tigard, Oregon

Tigard is a locality in Washington County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of 56,011. The population density is 1676.2 people per km². Tigard is located at 45.4312°N, 122.7715°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97224.

Tigard unfurls itself across the rolling terrain of the Tualatin Valley, a place where the verdant hues of agriculture still bleed into the edges of suburban sprawl. It lies 3.3 miles north of Tualatin, OR (from Tualatin, OR: bearing 354°T), and is situated 7.9 miles south-west of Portland. Here, the land breathes with a soft, damp air, often carrying the scent of pine needles and the distant promise of rain, a constant companion under the perpetually overcast Pacific Northwest sky. Hills, not imposing but gentle, cup the neighborhoods, their slopes occasionally softened by stands of Douglas fir and alder, their lower reaches often cradled by the meandering pathways of local creeks that whisper secrets of erosion and time. Sunlight, when it deigns to break through the clouds, casts a diffused, ethereal glow, illuminating the emerald lawns and the quiet streets that define the character of Tigard. The history of Tigard is intertwined with the fertile soil of the Tualatin Valley, a landscape once dominated by farms that fed the growing Pacific Northwest. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich farmland and a burgeoning timber industry, laid the foundations for the community, their endeavors shaping the very contours of the place. Today, while the agricultural roots remain visible in the surrounding orchards and vineyards that dot the horizon, Tigard's economy has diversified, embracing a blend of retail, services, and light industry, a modern hum beneath the quietude. The influence of the nearby Willamette River, though not directly touching Tigard’s core, subtly shapes the region’s climate and the agricultural bounty that continues to define its distinctive character, a constant, gentle pull of water and fertile earth.

About This Tigard Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tigard, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.431229, -122.771486. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Tigard and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Tigard includes the ZIP code (97223), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Washington County (Hillsboro), and school district assignment (Tigard-Tualatin School District 23J). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Tigard is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.