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Orange, California
NameOrange, California
Settlement typeCity
Coordinates33.7877°N 117.8531°W
Subdivision nameUnited States
Subdivision type1State
Subdivision name1California
Subdivision type2County
Subdivision name2Orange County, California
Area total km269.9
Area total sq mi27.0
Elevation m59
Population total139992
Population as of2020

Orange, California is a city located in Orange County, California, near Los Angeles and San Diego. The city is situated in the Santa Ana Valley, surrounded by the Santa Ana Mountains to the east and the Pacific Coast Highway to the west, near Newport Beach and Huntington Beach. Orange, California, is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Irvine, Anaheim, and Santa Ana. The city is also close to Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, and Angel Stadium of Anaheim, making it a popular tourist destination.

Geography

The city of Orange, California, covers an area of 27.0 square miles, with a diverse range of landscapes, including the Santa Ana River and the Orange Park Acres. The city is bordered by Garden Grove to the west, Santa Ana to the south, and Tustin to the north, near John Wayne Airport. The geography of the area is characterized by the San Joaquin Hills to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, near Laguna Beach and Dana Point. The city is also close to the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum and the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, as well as the Irvine Regional Park and the Orange County Great Park in Irvine.

History

The area now known as Orange, California, was originally inhabited by the Tongva people, who were later displaced by Spanish settlers, including Junípero Serra and Gaspar de Portolà. The city was founded in 1869 by Alfred Chapman and Andrew Glassell, and was officially incorporated in 1888, during the presidency of Grover Cleveland. The city's early economy was driven by the orange industry, with the establishment of the Southern Pacific Railroad and the Santa Fe Railroad in the late 19th century, near Pomona and Riverside. The city is also home to the Orange Historic District, which features many historic buildings, including the Orange County Courthouse and the Chapman University.

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States Census, the population of Orange, California, was 139,992, with a diverse range of ethnic and racial groups, including Hispanics, Whites, Asians, and Blacks. The city is also home to a large number of Chapman University students, as well as employees of St. Joseph Hospital and the Orange County Transportation Authority. The city's demographics are similar to those of neighboring cities, including Irvine, Newport Beach, and Huntington Beach, which are all part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is also close to the University of California, Irvine and the California State University, Fullerton.

Economy

The economy of Orange, California, is driven by a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, education, and retail trade, with major employers including St. Joseph Hospital, Chapman University, and the Orange County Transportation Authority. The city is also home to a number of major companies, including Experian and Spectrum, as well as a number of small businesses and startups, near Irvine and Newport Beach. The city's economy is also influenced by its proximity to Los Angeles and San Diego, as well as its location in the Santa Ana Valley, near Anaheim and Santa Ana. The city is also close to the John Wayne Airport and the Long Beach Airport, making it a popular location for businesses and tourists.

Education

The city of Orange, California, is served by the Orange Unified School District, which includes Orange High School and Villa Park High School, as well as a number of elementary and middle schools, near Garden Grove and Tustin. The city is also home to Chapman University, a private university that was founded in 1861, and is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in California, near University of California, Irvine and California State University, Fullerton. The city's education system is also influenced by its proximity to University of Southern California and University of California, Los Angeles, as well as its location in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Infrastructure

The city of Orange, California, has a well-developed infrastructure, with a number of major roads and highways, including the Santa Ana Freeway and the Garden Grove Freeway, near Irvine and Newport Beach. The city is also served by the Orange County Transportation Authority, which provides public transportation services throughout the city and the surrounding area, including Anaheim and Santa Ana. The city's infrastructure is also influenced by its proximity to Los Angeles International Airport and John Wayne Airport, as well as its location in the Santa Ana Valley, near Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm. The city is also close to the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum and the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, as well as the Irvine Regional Park and the Orange County Great Park in Irvine.

Category: Cities in Orange County, California