Baker County is located in the U.S. state of Oregon and is the 14th largest county in the state with a population of 16,954. Its county seat and largest city is Baker City.

Baker County is part of the Baker City, OR Micropolitan Statistical Area and is the fifth-largest county in Oregon by area. The county has 839.14 square miles of total area. Of that, 835.84 square miles is land, while 3.3 square miles is water, making it the fifth largest county in Oregon in terms of land area.

Baker County is governed by a five-member Board of County Commissioners. The board is responsible for setting county policy, approving the county budget, and appointing county officials. The county is also served by a District Attorney, Sheriff, Assessor, Clerk, Treasurer, and Surveyor.

The county is served by the Baker County School District, which operates seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. The county is also home to Eastern Oregon University, a public university located in La Grande.

The economy of the county is largely supported by tourism, forestry, and farming. The county has twelve ranger districts and four national forests, including the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. The county also is known for its wildlife and recreation, and a variety of wildlife species can be found in the area.

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