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Hillsboro is a city in and county seat of Washington County, Oregon, United States. The population was 70,186 as of the 2000 census. As of 2006, the estimated population is 84,445, making it the most populated city in the county and fifth most populated in the state. Additionally, there is a daytime population due to commuting of 110,000.

Hillsboro is located at 45,3123. -122,5918. The United States Census Bureau reports the city has a total area of 55.9 km² (21.6 mi²), all of which is land. As of 2006, Hillsboro itself reports an area of 22.8 sq. miles (14,619 acres or 59.052 km²).

Hillsboro is located in the Tualatin Valley, and the Tualatin River forms part of the southern city limits. Its geography is fairly level, consistent with an agricultural past and the farms still in operation. Hillsboro is about 18 miles to the west of Portland, immediately west of Beaverton. In addition to the Tualatin River, other water features include Dairy Creek, McKay Creek, Rock Creek, Dawson Creek, and Turner Creek.

Shopping: The Streets of Tanasbourne is a shopping mall located in the Tanasbourne area of Hillsboro, Oregon. Opened in October of 2004, the center provides shopping to the Hillsboro/Beaverton area west of Portland, Oregon.

Colleges & Universities: The west campus of Oregon Health and Science University is located in Hillsboro in the Tanasbourne neighborhood. This is the Oregon Graduate Institute (OGI) and Oregon National Primate Research Center portions of OHSU. Pacific University operates a satellite Health Professions Campus in downtown. Other educational opportunities are available at the Work Force Training Center (Capital Center) and a University of Phoenix branch, both located in Tanasbourne.

Golf courses: Local courses include The Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club, Meriwether National Golf Course, and McKay Creek Golf Course.

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