El Centro, California
El Centro: A city in Imperial County, California. It is located on the Mexican border in the southeastern part of the state. El Centro is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the El Centro Historical Society and the El Centro Museum.
About
El Centro is a city located in the county of Imperial in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 42,598. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 43,601 inhabitants.
The city was created 119 years ago in 1904.
Quick Facts about El Centro
| Population : | 43,601 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | California (United States) |
| County : | Imperial County |
| Postal code : | 92243–92244 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 760 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.16% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.84% |
| Altitude : | 39 feet / 12 meters |
| Capital city : | El Centro is capital of Imperial County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1905 (119 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Pacific Time Zone |
| Local time : | 05:36:43 (17th November 2024) |
| Population growth : | 2.3% (2010-2020) |
Geography
El Centro is located at 32°47'31"N 115°33'47"W (32.7920000, -115.5630500).
El Centro map
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- Official Website
Official website of El Centro
Demographics
The population of El Centro increased by 2.3% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 42,598 | - | census |
| 2011 | 42,977 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 43,023 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 43,316 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 43,496 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 43,655 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 44,028 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 44,114 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 44,089 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 44,079 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 43,601 | -1.1% | estimation process |
Where ot Eat in El Centro
1 Quality Inn El Centro I-8
1455 Ocotillo Dr, El Centro, CA 92243, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in El Centro
1 Motel 6 El Centro, CA
395 Smoketree Dr, El Centro, CA 92243, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Travelodge by Wyndham El Centro
2015 Cottonwood Cir, El Centro, CA 92243, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Hampton Inn El Centro
598 E Wake Ave, El Centro, CA 92243, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Holiday Inn Express & Suites El Centro, an IHG Hotel
350 Smoketree Dr, El Centro, CA 92243, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Sunbeam Lake RV Resort
1716 Sunbeam Lake Dr, El Centro, CA 92243, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in El Centro
1 El Centro Police Department
150 N 11th St, El Centro, CA 92243, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 El Centro City Hall
1275 Main St, El Centro, CA 92243, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 El Centro Parks & Recreation
375 S 1st St, El Centro, CA 92243, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 El Centro City Council
1275 Main St, El Centro, CA 92243, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 El Centro City Building Department
1275 Main St, El Centro, CA 92243, United States ➦ Show Map
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6 Department Planning & Zoning
1275 Main St, El Centro, CA 92243, United States ➦ Show Map
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7 El Centro Animal Control
150 N 11th St, El Centro, CA 92243, United States ➦ Show Map
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8 El Centro City Attorney
1275 Main St, El Centro, CA 92243, United States ➦ Show Map
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9 El Centro City Personnel
1275 Main St, El Centro, CA 92243, United States ➦ Show Map
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10 El Centro City Engineering
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People born in El Centro (26)
People born in El Centro, including film director and screenwriter Jerry Belson, boxer Manuel Ortiz, ice hockey player Dan Hacker, .
List
- Ken Howard (American actor) he was born in 28/03/1944
- Angélica Gavaldón (Mexican tennis player) she was born in 03/10/1973
- Robert Thomas (American football player, linebacker) he was born in 17/07/1980
- Glenn Cadrez (American football player) he was born in 02/01/1970
- Marti Maraden (Canadian actress) she was born in 22/06/1945
- Paul Serna (American baseball player) he was born in 16/11/1958
- Richard Carr (Chief of Chaplains of the United States Air Force) he was born in 03/12/1925
- Stan Thomas (American football player) he was born in 28/10/1968
- Tommy Hinkley (American actor) he was born in 31/05/1960
- Walter Beasley (American musician) he was born in 24/05/1961
- William Andrew Goddard III (American chemist) he was born in 29/03/1937
- Michael Polish (American film director, screenwriter, actor and producer) he was born in 30/10/1970
- Mark Polish (American film actor, screenwriter and producer) he was born in 30/10/1970
- Roscoe Cook (American sprinter) he was born in 02/03/1939
- Ray Zinn he was born in 24/09/1937
- Sean Bennett (American cyclist) he was born in 31/03/1996
- Brooke Brinson she was born in 21/02/1986
- Justin Burquist (film director)
Schools in El Centro
College & universities near El Centro, CA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111726 | CET-El Centro | El Centro (CA) | 92243 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near El Centro, CA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| YUM | Yuma | 281 Gila Street | RAIL |
Post offices near El Centro
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| El Centr Post Office | El Centro (CA) | 92243 |
Other cities in Imperial County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Imperial County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Calexico | 39,547 | City in California |
| Brawley | 26,015 | City in Imperial County, California, United States |
| Imperial | 19,663 | City in Imperial County, California, United States |
| Calipatria | 6,781 | City in Imperial County, California, United States |
| Holtville | 6,095 | City in California |
| Heber | 4,275 | Census-designated place in Imperial County, California |
| Salton City | 3,763 | Census-designated place in Imperial County, California |
| Westmorland | 2,231 | City in Imperial County, California, United States of America |
| Seeley | 1,739 | Census-designated place in Imperial County, California |
| Niland | 1,006 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
El Centro distances to largest California cities
