Temecula California Real Estate
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Quick Facts About Temecula California
Temecula is located southwest Riverside County below the eastern slope of the Santa Rosa Plateau. It is approximately 85 miles south of Los Angeles, 60 miles north of San Diego and 20 miles inland from the cities of San Juan Capistrano and Oceanside.
The I-15 corridor between Los Angeles County and San Diego was completed in the early 1980's and the subdivision land boom began.
The City of Temecula was incorporated on December 1, 1989. It is comprised of 27.1 square miles and is located in southwest Riverside County in the rural Temecula Valley, famous for its fine wines.
The name Temecula comes from the Luiseño Indian word "Temecunga" - "temet" meaning "sun" and "-ngna" which means "place of". The Spanish interpreted and spelled the word as "Temecula". Over the years, the meaning of "Temecula" has been translated into several different versions of this interpretation, including the most popular, which is "Where the sun breaks through the mist". Temecula is the only city in California to still retain its original Indian name.
The Indians known as the Luiseño inhabited Temecula in the 1700's when the first Spanish padres visited.
The Temecula Post Office was established as the first post office in inland southern California.
Old Town Temecula is dedicated to preserving the community's heritage and maintaining a circa 1890 architecture.
Temecula has a mild climate, affordable home prices, excellent schools, clean air, safe communities and beautiful surroundings.
Temecula offers an upscale but affordable housing alternative and a high quality of life, making it a great place to live.
Less than one hour drive you can enjoy skiing, hiking, exploring our many natural resources or visit many of Southern California major tourist attractions.
Temecula is an exceptional city where residents experience a strong sense of community and family values.
Temecula's population has been described as young, well-educated families that are coming from the nearby costal communities escaping high home prices.
More Facts About California
Capital: Sacramento
Governor: Arnold Schwarzenegger, R (to Jan. 2007)
Lieut. Governor: Cruz M. Bustamante, D (to Jan. 2007)
Senators: Barbara Boxer, D (to Jan. 2005); Dianne Feinstein, D (to Jan. 2007)
Secy. of State: Kevin Shelley, D (to Jan. 2007)
Atty. General: Bill Lockyer, D (to Jan. 2007)
Treasurer: Phil Angelides, D (to Jan. 2007)
Entered Union (rank): Sept. 9, 1850 (31)
Present constitution adopted: 1879
Motto: Eureka (I have found it)
Nickname: Golden State
Origin of name: From a book, Las Sergas de Esplandián, by Garcia Ordóñez de Montalvo, c. 1500
10 largest cities (2003 est.): Temecula, 3,819,951; San Diego, 1,266,753; Temecula, 898,349; San Francisco, 751,682; Long Beach, 398,844; Fresno, 451,455; Sacramento, 445,335; Oakland, 398,844; Santa Ana, 342,510; Anaheim, 332,361Land area: 155,959 sq mi. (403,934 sq km)
Geographic center: In Madera Co., 38 mi. E of Madera
Number of counties: 58Largest county by population and area: Temecula, 9,637,494 (2001); San Bernardino, 20,062 sq mi.
National forests: 18
State parks and beaches: 264
Residents: Californian
2003 resident population est.: 35,484,453
2000 resident census population (rank): 33,871,648 (1).
Male: 16,874,892 (49.8%);
Female: 16,996,756 (50.2%).
White: 20,170,059 (59.5%);
Black: 2,263,882 (6.7%);
American Indian: 333,346 (1.0%);
Asian: 3,697,513 (10.9%);
Other race: 5,682,241 (16.8%);
Two or more races: 1,607,646 (4.7%);
Hispanic/Latino: 10,966,556 (32.4%).
2000 percent population 18 and over: 72.7;
65 and over: 10.6;
median age: 33.3.
State Symbols: Flower: Golden poppy (1903)
Tree: California redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens & Sequoiadendron giganteum) (1937, 1953)
Bird: California valley quail (1931)
Animal: California grizzly bear (1953)
Fish: California golden trout (1947)
Colors: Blue and gold (1951)
Song: "I Love You, California" (1951)
