Santa Ana
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| Santa Ana | |
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| Name | Santa Ana |
| Settlement type | City |
| Pushpin label position | bottom |
| Coordinates | 33.7456°N 117.8828°W |
| Subdivision name | United States |
| Subdivision type1 | California |
| Subdivision name1 | Orange County, California |
| Leader name | Miguel Pulido |
| Established title | Founded |
| Established date | 1869 |
| Area total km2 | 70.3 |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population total | 332318 |
| Population density km2 | 4726.8 |
| Timezone | Pacific Time Zone |
| Utc offset | -8 |
| Timezone DST | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Utc offset DST | -7 |
Santa Ana is a city located in Orange County, California, and is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is situated near the Santa Ana River and is close to the cities of Irvine, California, Anaheim, California, and Garden Grove, California. The city is home to the John Wayne Airport, which is a major airport serving Orange County, California, and is also close to the Long Beach Airport and the Los Angeles International Airport. The city has a diverse economy, with major industries including healthcare, education, and technology, with companies such as Western Medical Center, Chapman University, and Experian having a presence in the city.
Geography
The city of Santa Ana is located in the southern part of California, and is situated in the Santa Ana Valley. It is bordered by the cities of Irvine, California, Tustin, California, and Orange, California, and is close to the Santa Ana Mountains. The city has a total area of 27.3 square miles, and is situated near the Pacific Coast Highway and the Interstate 5. The city is also close to the Newport Bay, and is situated near the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve and the Irvine Regional Park. The city's geography is also influenced by the San Andreas Fault, which runs through the region, and is close to the Laguna Beach, California and the Huntington Beach, California.
History
The city of Santa Ana has a rich history, dating back to the early 19th century, when it was part of the Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana, a large Mexican land grant that was given to Fernando Lopez by the Mexican government. The city was later incorporated in 1886, and was named after the Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary. The city played an important role in the California Gold Rush, with many prospectors passing through the city on their way to the Sierra Nevada mountains. The city is also home to the Dr. Howe-Waffle House, a historic house museum that showcases the city's early history, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The city is also close to the Mission San Juan Capistrano, a historic Spanish mission that was founded in 1776 by Junipero Serra.
Climate
The city of Santa Ana has a Mediterranean climate, with warm summers and mild winters. The city is situated in a coastal valley, and is influenced by the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ana Mountains. The city's climate is also influenced by the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, which can bring heavy rainfall to the region. The city is also susceptible to wildfires, which can occur in the surrounding mountains and hills. The city's climate is similar to that of other cities in the region, such as Los Angeles, California and San Diego, California, and is influenced by the California Current and the North American Monsoon.
Demographics
As of the 2020 United States Census, the city of Santa Ana had a population of 332,318 people, making it one of the most populous cities in Orange County, California. The city has a diverse population, with a mix of Hispanic and Latino Americans, White Americans, Asian Americans, and African Americans. The city is also home to a large Vietnamese American community, with many Vietnamese restaurants and cultural events throughout the city. The city is also close to the University of California, Irvine, which is a major research university and is one of the top universities in the University of California system.
Economy
The city of Santa Ana has a diverse economy, with major industries including healthcare, education, and technology. The city is home to the Western Medical Center, which is a major hospital and is part of the MemorialCare Health System. The city is also home to the Chapman University, which is a private university and is one of the top universities in the Western United States. The city is also close to the Irvine Business Complex, which is a major business park and is home to many technology companies, including Experian and CoreLogic. The city is also a major center for international trade, with the Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles being two of the busiest ports in the United States.
Transportation
The city of Santa Ana is situated near several major transportation routes, including the Interstate 5 and the Pacific Coast Highway. The city is also served by the John Wayne Airport, which is a major airport and is one of the busiest airports in Orange County, California. The city is also close to the Long Beach Airport and the Los Angeles International Airport, which are two of the busiest airports in the United States. The city is also served by the Orange County Transportation Authority, which provides public transportation throughout the city and the surrounding region. The city is also close to the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner route, which runs from San Luis Obispo, California to San Diego, California, and is a major railway route in California. The city is also home to the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center, which is a major transportation hub and is served by Amtrak and Greyhound Lines.
Category:Cities in Orange County, California