The word Portland is derived from the Old English word Portlanda, which means 'land surrounding a harbor'. In turn, the city of Portland, Oregon was named after Portland, Maine. Portland was named after the English Isle of Portland, Dorset. The city seal depicts a phoenix rising from ashes, a reference to recovery from four devastating fires. The Port of Portland is the second-largest tonnage seaport in New England. Marine industry still plays an important role in the city's economy, with an active waterfront that supports fishing and commercial shipping. The Old Port district is known for its nightlife and 19th-century architecture. Portland's economy relies mostly on the service sector and tourism.
The Greater Portland metropolitan area is home to over half a million people, the 104th-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Portland's population was 68,408 in April 2020. state of Maine and the seat of Cumberland County.
