Orange is a county in Southern California , USA. The administrative center is the city of Santa Ana . As of 2000, the population was 2,846,293 people, while in July 2008 it was 3,010,759 people, making it the third largest county in California after Los Angeles County and San Diego County .
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| A country | USA | ||||
| Included in | California | ||||
| Adm. center | Santa ana | ||||
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| Date of formation | 1889 year | ||||
| Area | 2 455 km² | ||||
| Timezone | UTC-8 | ||||
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| Population | 3 010 759 people | ||||
| Density | 1,472 people / km² | ||||
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Content
- 1 Geography
- 1.1 Border territories
- 1.2 Cities
- 1.3 Unincluded territories
- 2 population
- 3 Transport
- 3.1 Main transport routes
- 4 Attractions
- 5 notes
- 6 References
Geography
The area of the district is 2,455.3 km². Of these, 2,044.5 km² (83.27%) are represented by land and 410.7 km² (16.73%) are represented by water [1] . It is the smallest county in Southern California. Borders on the counties of Los Angeles (in the north), San Bernardino (in the northeast), Riverside (in the east) and San Diego (in the southeast); in the west and southwest it is washed by the waters of the Pacific Ocean . The northwestern part of the district is located within the coastal plain, while the southeastern part rises in the form of the foothills of the Santa Ana mountain range, passing along the eastern border of the district. Most of the population lives in two small valleys: Santa Ana and Saddleback. The highest point of Orange County is Mount Santiago, which is 1,734 m above sea level and is located 32 km east of Santa Ana. Santiago, as well as Mount Mojesca (1675 m) located not far from it, are visible from almost the entire territory of the district. The Peralta Hills serve as the western extension of the Santa Ana Range and extend through the northeastern part of the county. Another important element of the relief is the Loma ridge, stretching along the Santa Ana ridge, through the central part of the district, and separated from it by the canyon of Santiago.
The county’s largest river is Santa Ana , which crosses it from the northeast to the southwest. Its most important tributary is the Santiago Creek River. Other waterways include: Eiliso Creek, San Juan Creek and Horset Creek.
The average annual temperature is 20 ° C.
Border Territories
Cities
As of August 2006, there were 34 cities in the district. Anaheim is the county’s oldest city, founded in 1870, when the county was part of the neighboring Los Angeles County. The youngest city in the county is Eiliso Viejo, which received city status in 2001.
- Eiliso Viejo, founded in 2001
- Anaheim , founded in 1870
- Shaving, founded in 1917
- Buena Park, founded in 1953
- Costa Mesa , founded in 1953
- Kipress, founded in 1956
- Dana Point, founded in 1989
- Fontaine Valley, founded in 1957
- Fullerton , founded in 1904
- Garden Grove, founded in 1956
- Huntington Beach , founded in 1909
- Irvine , founded in 1971
- La Gabra, founded in 1925
- La Palma, founded in 1955
- Laguna Beach, founded in 1927
- Laguna Hills, founded in 1991
- Laguna Niguel, founded in 1989
- Laguna Woods, founded in 1999
- Lake Forest, founded in 1991
- Los Alamitos, founded in 1960
- Mision Viejo, founded in 1988
- Newport Beach, founded in 1906
- Orange , founded in 1888
- Placentia, founded in 1926
- Santa Margarita Ranch, founded in 2000
- San Clemente, founded in 1928
- San Juan Capistrano , founded in 1961
- Santa Ana , founded in 1886
- Seal Beach, founded in 1915
- Stanton, founded in 1956
- Tastlin, founded in 1927
- Villa Park, founded in 1962
- Westminster, founded in 1957
- Yorba Linda , founded in 1967
Unincluded territories
- Coto de Casa
- Cowan Heights
- Emerald bay
- Ladera Ranch
- Lemon Heights
- Midway city
- Mojesca Canyon
- North Tastin
- Orange Park Acres
- Ranch-Mision-Viejo
- Red hill
- Rosemour
- Silverado Canyon
- Trabuco Canyon
Population
| Census year | Us. | % ± | |
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| 1890 | 13,589 | ||
| 1900 | 19 696 | 44.9% | |
| 1910 | 34,436 | 74.8% | |
| 1920 | 61,375 | 78.2% | |
| 1930 | 118,674 | 93.4% | |
| 1940 | 130 760 | 10.2% | |
| 1950 | 216 224 | 65.4% | |
| 1960 | 703 925 | 225.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,420,386 | 101.8% | |
| 1980 | 1 932 709 | 36.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,410,556 | 24.7% | |
| 2000 | 2 846 289 | 18.1% | |
| 2010 | 3 010 232 | 5.8% | |
According to the 2010 census, the district population is 3,010,232 people. Racial Composition: White (60.8%); African Americans (2.2%); Native Americans (0.6%); Asians (17.9%); Oceanians (0.3%); representatives of other races (14.5%); representatives of two or more races (4.2%). The proportion of Hispanics is 33.7%.
According to the 2000 census, the population was 2,846,289. The population density was 474 people / km². Racial Composition: White (64.8%); African Americans (1.7%); Native Americans (0.7%); Asians (13.3%); Oceanians (0.3%); representatives of other races (14.8%); representatives of two or more races (4.1%). The proportion of Hispanics is 30.8%. 8.9% of the population were of German descent; 6.9% are of British descent and 6.0% are of Irish descent. 58.6% of the population spoke English only at home; 25.3% - in Spanish ; 4.7% - in Vietnamese ; 1.9% in Korean ; 1.5% in Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua) and 1.2% in Tagalog .
The proportion of people under the age of 18 is 27.0%; the proportion of people over the age of 65 is 9.9%. The average age of the population is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 99 males; for every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.7 males. About 7% of families and 10.3% of the district's population were below the poverty line.
According to 2007 data, the average household income is $ 71,601, and the average household income is $ 81,260.
Transport
The largest county airport is John Wayne Airport . Suburban rail services are operated by Metrolink , and long-distance communications are operated by Amtrak . Bus services within the county are provided by the Orange County Transportation Authority .
Major Highways
- Interstate 5
- Interstate Highway No. 405
- Interstate Highway No. 605
- Interstate Highway No. 1
- Interstate 22
- Interstate 39
- Interstate 55
- Interstate 57
- Interstate Highway No. 73
- Interstate Highway No. 74
- Interstate Highway No. 90
- Interstate Highway No. 91
- Interstate Highway No. 133
- Interstate Highway No. 142
- Interstate 241
- Interstate Highway No. 261
Attractions
The area is known for a number of tourist sites, including Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm , 64 km of ocean beaches, places of worship such as Crystal Cathedral , Saddleback Church and Calvary Chapel . Orange County is often portrayed in the media as a prosperous and politically conservative territory.
There is no one distinct center in Orange County; the area is suburban, with the exception of the traditionally business Anaheim , Santa Ana , Orange, Huntington Beach, and Fullerton. There are also several outskirts of the city, such as the South Coast Metro and Newport Center.
Notes
- ↑ Census 2000 US Gazetteer Files: Counties . United States Census. Date of treatment February 13, 2011. Archived June 6, 2012.
Links
- Orange County (California) Travel Guide at Wikiguide
- Orange County Official Page
- Orange County Unofficial History Site from 1400 to the Present
- Orange County Nightlife for teens 18-35
- All About Orange County
- Orange County Guide
- Tickets and Events in Orange County
- Orange County Restaurants and Entertainment
- Orange County Flowers, Biotanical Gardens & Garden Clubs
- OC Daily News
- OC Restaurant Association
- Anaheim / Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau
- Orange County ArtSource