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Laguna Hills history:
In the early 1800’s, after Mexico separated itself from Spain, many
loyalists were given large grants of land in California. The 13,000
acre Rancho Niguel was given to Don Juan Avila and this is where
Laguna Hills would later locate. The land was sold to Lewis Moulton in
1874. With this purchase the ranch was increased to 22,000 acres. The
ranch was used mainly for sheep and cattle raising. In the early
1960’s, the Moulton Ranch was divided up. A portion of this division
became known as Laguna Hills. The residents voted on 5 March 1991 and
the effort for cityhood was realized. The official date for the
incorporation is 20 December 1991. Later, in November 1995, the north
Laguna Hills area was annexed and again the city was enlarged on 18
September 2000 when 149 acres known as the Westside Annexation area
was added to the city.
The incorporation date of Laguna Hills: 1991
Zip Codes
92653, 92654
Statistics & Facts
The population of Laguna Hills is approximately 31,178 (2000).
The approximate number of families is 11,303 (2000).
The amount of land area in Laguna Hills is 16.317 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Laguna Hills is 6.3 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0.19 sq kilometers.
The distance from Laguna Hills to Washington DC is 2402 miles. The
distance to the California state capital is 402 miles. (as the crow
flies)
Laguna Hills is positioned 33.59 degrees north of the equator and
117.71 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Laguna Hills elevation is 360 feet above sea level.
Laguna Hills median income is $70,234 (2000).
The Laguna Hills median home price is $330,500 (2000).
Laguna Hills miscellany.
Location
Laguna Hills location: southeast of Los Angeles near Interstate 5.
It is near Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Laguna Woods, Aliso Viejo,
Foothill Ranch, Laaguna Beach and Laguna Hills.
Climate & Weather
The average winter temperature is 55.8 degrees F.
The average spring temperature is 60.1 degrees F.
The average summer temperature is 69.8 degrees F.
The average fall temperature is 65.8 degrees F.
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