Llagas-Uvas, California

Llagas-Uvas
Llagas-Uvas is located in the United States
Llagas-Uvas
Llagas-Uvas
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 37°0′30″N 121°42′26″W / 37.00833°N 121.70722°W / 37.00833; -121.70722
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara
Area
 • Total102.176 sq mi (264.634 km2)
 • Land101.371 sq mi (262.550 km2)
 • Water0.805 sq mi (2.084 km2)  0.79%
Elevation1,197 ft (365 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total4,014
 • Density39/sq mi (15/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code(s)
95046, 95037, 95020
Area code(s)408, 669
FIPS code06-08591680
GNIS feature ID1935173

Llagas-Uvas is an unincorporated census county division (CCD) located on the eastern side of the Santa Cruz Mountains in southwest Santa Clara County, California.[3] The area covers approximately 102 square miles (260 km2), much of it open space,[4] and contains the Uvas and Chesbro reservoirs, as well as the Calero, Uvas Canyon, Rancho Cañada del Oro,[5] and Mount Madonna county parks.

As a result of the favorable Mediterranean climate, there are many wineries in the area, including Dorcich Family Vineyards, Sycamore Creek, Martin Ranch, Hecker Pass, Fernwood Cellars, Fortino, Kirigin Cellars, Solis, and Sarah's Vineyard. There are also several equestrian centers in the area, including Calero Ranch Stables, Cevalo Riding Academy, Five Star Farms, Great Strides, Hidden Creek, Legacy Oaks, and Bodfish Creek Ranch.

As of the 2010 US Census, the population was 4,014 residents of whom 67.1% were non-Hispanic white, 20.1% Hispanic, 8.5% Asian, and 4.3% of other races, with a median age of 45.5 years old.[6] As of 2009, the median income was $104,378 and median home price $991,773.[7]

Apart from the communities of Sveadal and Loma Chiquita, most residents and businesses in the area use postal zip codes from neighboring cities of Morgan Hill, San Martin, or Gilroy. The telephone area codes are 408 and 669.