Placentia, California
Placentia: A city in Orange County, California. It is located in the Santa Ana River Valley region of the county. Placentia is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Placentia Historical Society and the Old Towne Placentia shopping district.
About
Placentia is a city located in the county of Orange in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 50,533. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 51,519 inhabitants.
The city was created 97 years ago in 1926.
Quick Facts about Placentia
| Population : | 51,519 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | California (United States) |
| County : | Orange County |
| Postal code : | 92870–92871 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 714 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.22% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.78% |
| Altitude : | 272 feet / 83 meters |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1926 (97 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time : | 03:43:04 (21st November 2024) |
| Population growth : | 1.91% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Placentia is located at 33°52'20"N 117°52'13"W (33.8722400, -117.8703400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Placentia
Demographics
The population of Placentia increased by 1.91% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 50,533 | - | census |
| 2011 | 51,503 | 1.88% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 51,838 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 52,105 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 52,108 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 52,202 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 52,154 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 51,916 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 51,538 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 51,233 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 51,519 | 0.56% | estimation process |
Where to Stay in Placentia
1 Quality Inn Placentia Anaheim Fullerton
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2 Best Western Plus Anaheim Orange County Hotel
118 E Orangethorpe Ave, Placentia, CA 92870, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Residence Inn by Marriott Anaheim Placentia/Fullerton
700 W Kimberly Ave, Placentia, CA 92870, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 SpringHill Suites by Marriott Anaheim Placentia/Fullerton
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People born in Placentia (15)
People born in Placentia, including softball player Michele Granger, actor, screenwriter, and director Andrew Lowery, football player Chris Dressel, .
List
- Courtney Hicks (American figure skater) she was born in 15/12/1995
- Daryl F. Mallett (American writer) he was born in 03/05/1969
- Donald Wright (24th Chief Justice of California) he was born in 02/02/1907
- David Patten (Argentinian basketball player) he was born in 15/06/1984
- Jeff Evanshine (American racing cyclist) he was born in 02/10/1973
- Thomas L. McFadden (American football player and coach (1878-1963)) he was born in 24/04/1878
- Taylor Aronson (American ice hockey defenceman) he was born in 30/12/1991
- Janie Takeda she was born in 15/04/1993
- Kelly Claes (US beach volleyball player) she was born in 18/09/1995
- Osiris St. Brown (American football player from the United States) he was born in 28/04/1998
- Gil Kuhn (American-football player) he was born in 05/01/1915
- Scooter Vaughan (American ice hockey player) he was born in 08/04/1989
Schools in Placentia
College & universities near Placentia, CA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120537 | Hope International University | Fullerton (CA) | 92831-3199 |
| 110565 | California State University-Fullerton | Fullerton (CA) | 92831-3599 |
| 123943 | Marshall B Ketchum University | Fullerton (CA) | 92831-1699 |
| 114859 | Fullerton College | Fullerton (CA) | 92832-2095 |
| 468909 | United Education Institute-Anaheim | Anaheim (CA) | 92801-2409 |
Stations (46)
Amtrak & bus stations near Placentia, CA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUL | Fullerton Transportation Center | 120 East Santa Fe Avenue | RAIL |
| ANA | Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center | 2150 East Katella Avenue | RAIL |
| SNA | Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center | 1000 East Santa Ana Boulevard | RAIL |
| IRV | Irvine Transportation Center | 15215 Barranca Parkway | RAIL |
| POS | Pomona station | 100 West Commercial Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Placentia
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Placentia Post Office | Placentia (CA) | 92871 |
| Fullerton Post Office | Fullerton (CA) | 92834 |
| Sunk Post Office | Anaheim (CA) | 92816 |
| Atwood Post Office | Atwood (CA) | 92811 |
| Commonwealth Post Office | Fullerton (CA) | 92836 |
Other cities in Orange County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Orange County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Anaheim | 353,676 | The second most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Anaheim metropolitan area. |
| Santa Ana | 331,301 | The most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Santa Ana metropolitan area. |
| Irvine | 283,700 | A city located in Orange County, California. |
| Huntington Beach | 198,246 | The most populous city in Orange County, California. |
| Garden Grove | 171,366 | The fourth most populous city in Orange County, California. |
| Fullerton | 139,921 | The eighth most populous city in Orange County, California. |
| Orange | 138,192 | The sixth most populous city in California. |
| Costa Mesa | 112,366 | The most populous city in Orange County, California. |
| Mission Viejo | 94,242 | A city in Orange County, California. |
| Westminster | 89,740 | A city in Orange County, California. |
| Newport Beach | 86,834 | A city in Orange County, California. |
| Lake Forest | 85,329 | A city in Orange County, California. |
| Buena Park | 81,269 | A city in Orange County, California. |
| Tustin | 79,815 | A city in Orange County, California. |
| Yorba Linda | 68,027 | A city in Orange County, California. |
| Laguna Niguel | 64,569 | The most populous city in Orange County, California. |
Distance to Other Cities
Placentia distances to largest California cities
