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Santa Ana, CA

Santa Ana is the county seat of Orange County, California. Located in the Greater Los Angeles region of Southern California, the city's population was 310,227 at the 2020 census, making Santa Ana the second most populous city in Orange County (after Anaheim), the 13th-most populous city in California, and the 64th densest large city in the United States. Santa Ana is a major regional economic and cultural hub for the Orange Coast.

In 1810, the Spanish governor of California granted Rancho Santiago de Santa Ana to José Antonio Yorba. Following the Mexican War of Independence, the Yorba family rancho was enlarged, becoming one of the largest and most valuable in the region and home to a diverse Californio community. Following the American Conquest of California, the rancho was sold to the Sepúlveda family, who subsequently lost their land claim. In 1869, William H. Spurgeon then purchased the rancho and formally founded the modern city of Santa Ana.

Santa Ana is located at 33°44′27″N 117°52′53″W (33.740717, -117.881408).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total of 27.5 square miles (71 km2). 27.3 square miles (71 km2) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) of it (0.90%) is water. With 12,471.5 people per sq. mile, it is the fourth-most densely populated city in the United States with a population of 300,000 or more.

Santa Ana is nested on flat, low-lying plains with little land elevation change. Running through the west end of the city is the mostly channelized Santa Ana River, which is also largely seasonal due to the construction of the Prado Dam and Seven Oaks Dam. The river has caused several severe floods in the 20th century and is a continued threat despite the existence of the dams.

Santa Ana focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Santa Ana Parks and Recreation offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness and YMCA Santa Ana. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Santa Ana, such as the Santiago Creek Trail and the Santa Ana River Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature. Explore destinations like William R. Mason Regional Park. 

Top sites in Santa Ana, CA are Bowers Museum, Discovery Science Center, and Orange County Museum of Art.

Population: 310,539 (2023). ZIP code: 92704. Area code: 657/714, 949. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Area: 27.37 sq mi (70.89 km2).

FAQs

What is Santa Ana, CA famous for?

Downtown Santa Ana hosts many community events including the farmers market, the Artwalk, Savor Santa Ana, and music nights. Also located in downtown Santa Ana is the Artist’s Village – a flourishing art community with galleries, studios, creative small businesses, dining, and residential space. Cal State Fullerton’s Grand Central Art Center and the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art are just steps away.

Is Santa Ana, CA a good place to live?

Living in Santa Ana offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Santa Ana, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Santa Ana and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Santa Ana are above average.

Is Santa Ana, CA expensive to live in?

Santa Ana is part of the Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine Metro Div. metro area, which is ranked 10 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Santa Ana is estimated to be 148.5% of the national average making it one of the more expensive cities in the US. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services. 

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Santa Ana

Santa Ana Parks and Recreation

Planet Fitness 

YMCA Santa Ana

Santiago Creek Trail 

Santa Ana River Trail

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