Ocean Park, Oregon | |
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  Ocean Park  Ocean Park | |
| Coordinates: 44°43′31″N124°03′18″W / 44.7253936°N 124.0551160°W Coordinates: 44°43′31″N124°03′18″W / 44.7253936°N 124.0551160°W [1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lincoln |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 25 |
| Time zone | UTC−08:00 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−07:00 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code | 97365 |
| Area codes | 541 and 458 |
| License plate | Oregon |
Ocean Park is an unincorporated community in Lincoln County, Oregon. [2]
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A general election was held in the U.S. state of Oregon on November 6, 2018. Primary elections were held on May 15, 2018.
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