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The city of Astoria is the county seat of Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. It is situated near the mouth of the Columbia River, and was named after the American investor (and first millionaire) John Jacob Astor. The population was 9,813 at the 2000 census. A 2006 estimate raises it to 9,970 residents.

Today, tourism, Astoria's growing art scene, and light manufacturing are the main economic activities of the city. It is a port of call for cruise ships, with many docking in 2004, 2005, 13 in 2006, and 14 already scheduled for 2007. Astoria is also the western terminus of the TransAmerica Trail, a bicycle touring route created by the American Cycling Association.

Other points of interest:
Columbia River Maritime Museum, Peter Iredale shipwreck, Scandinavian Festival, Astoria Regional Airport, and Clatsop Spit.

Astoria is located above the equator 46.188825, -123.821007. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 27.5 km² (10.6 mi²). 15.9 km² (6.1 mi²) of it is land and 11.6 km² (4.5 mi²) of it (42.18%) is water.

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