Placentia, California
Placentia (/pləˈsɛnʃə/) is a city in northern Orange County, California, United States. Its population was 51,233 during the 2020 census, up from 46,488 in the 2000 census. This includes the community of Atwood, which is included in the city of Placentia, and is located in its southeastern quadrant. Primarily referred to as a bedroom community, Placentia is known for its quiet neighborhoods.
Placentia, California | |
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Placita Santa Fe in Old Town Placentia (2021) | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Motto: "A pleasant place to live." | |
Location of Placentia in Orange County, California | |
Placentia, California Location in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 33°52′57″N 117°51′18″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Orange |
| Incorporated | December 2, 1926 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Administrator |
| • Mayor | Rhonda Shader |
| • Mayor Pro Tem | Ward Smith |
| • City council | Craig Green Chad P. Wanke Jeremy B. Yamaguchi |
| • Treasurer | Kevin Larson |
| • City Administrator | Damien Arrula |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.63 sq mi (17.16 km2) |
| • Land | 6.61 sq mi (17.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) 0.22% |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 50,533 |
| • Estimate (2019) | 51,233 |
| • Density | 7,748.49/sq mi (2,991.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes | 92870–92871 |
| Area code | 714 |
| FIPS code | 06-57526 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1661237, 2411432 |
| Website | www |
In 1971, Placentia was honored with the prestigious "All America City" award, given out annually by the National Civic League to 10 cities in the United States.
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