Poway, California

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Poway is a city located in the county of San Diego in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 47,811. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 49,246 inhabitants.

Poway is a city in San Diego County, California, United States. The unincorporated community became a city on December 1, 1980. Poway's rural roots influenced its motto "The City in the Country". As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 49,701.

As of 2019, the city has an estimated population of 50,029 according to the U.S. Census Bureau and it covers an area of 101.4 square kilometres (39 sq mi). Poway is considered part of the East County region of San Diego County along with Carlsbad and Escondido. The city is located at [157 m] elevation and lies near both the Pacific Ocean and within sight of Mount Woodson (5,100 feet [1,554 m]).

It lies about 10 miles (16 km) north of downtown San Diego and about 5 miles (8 km) northeast of San Diego International Airport (SAN). It is bordered by other unincorporated communities of San Diego County: Rancho Peñasquitos to the south; Sabre Springs to the southwest; Scripps Ranch to the west; and Scripps Ranches to the northwest and east (although this area is planned as future annexed land by Poway).

The City of Poway has a Council-Manager form of government with a Mayor and six Councilmembers elected by district who serve four year terms and run every two years on even years. In addition to serving as the legislative body for the city, they also serve as members of various boards and commissions affecting their constituents directly or indirectly such as the Planning Commission (3 members), Board of Adjustment (3 members), Airport Authority (3 members), Library Board (3 members), Economic Development

Poway is a growing community with lots of great things happening here: city has parks and trails for all kinds of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking and horseback riding. If you like to get your thrills outdoors, you'll love our many state parks and preserves! City also have great shopping opportunities for those who prefer indoor entertainment.

City is home to many businesses that provide jobs for our residents, including Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor assembly plant at Miramar Air Station and the headquarters of Western Digital Corporation.

Quick Facts about Poway

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Geography

Poway is located at 32°57'46"N 117°2'9"W (32.9628200, -117.0358600).

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People born in Poway, including professional wrestling valet, semi-retired professional wrestler, ring announcer, former model, and singer Christy Hemme, tennis player Bradley Klahn, musician Scott Raynor, .

List

• Lindsay Taylor (American basketball player) she was born in 20/05/1981
• Nick Vincent (American baseball player) he was born in 12/07/1986
• Drew Wahlroos (American football player (1980-2017)) he was born in 07/06/1980
• Fletcher Bowron (American mayor) he was born in 13/08/1887
• Jesse Taylor (American martial artist) he was born in 02/01/1983
• Leigh Ann Robinson (association football player) she was born in 17/08/1986
• Nate Houser (American soccer player-coach) he was born in 08/10/1972
• Nick Noonan (American baseball player) he was born in 04/05/1989
• Wayne Bernard (American basketball player) he was born in 12/09/1981
• Trevi Moran (American musician) was born in 30/09/1998
• Jeff Smith (American gridiron football player) he was born in 28/05/1962
• Kelsey Plum (American basketball player) she was born in 24/08/1994
• Kevin Newman (baseball player (1993-)) he was born in 04/08/1993
• Lauren Plum (US volleyball player) she was born in 17/09/1992
• Luke Walton (American rower) he was born in 29/05/1979
• Tate Martell (American-football player (1998-)) he was born in 26/01/1998
• Corey Baird (American association football player) he was born in 30/01/1996
• Nick Stevens (American football quarterback) he was born in 31/01/1995