San Miguel, California

San Miguel, California
Location in San Luis Obispo County and the state of California
Location in San Luis Obispo County and the state of California
Coordinates: 35°45′5″N 120°41′43″W / 35.75139°N 120.69528°W / 35.75139; -120.69528
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountySan Luis Obispo
Government
 • TypeCommunity Services District
Area
 • Total1.705 sq mi (4.416 km2)
 • Land1.705 sq mi (4.416 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
636 ft (194 m)
Population
 • Total3,172
 • Density1,900/sq mi (720/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
93451
Area code805
FIPS code06-68266
GNIS feature ID1661389

San Miguel (Spanish for "St. Michael") is a unincorporated community in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,336. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined San Miguel as a census-designated place (CDP). San Miguel was founded by the Spanish in 1797, when Mission San Miguel Arcángel was established by Fermín de Lasuén. San Miguel is a tourist destination with historic architecture and vineyards, as part of the Paso Robles wine region.

  1. ^ "2010 Census U.S. Gazetteer Files – Places – California". United States Census Bureau.
  2. ^ "US Census Bureau". www.census.gov. Retrieved August 15, 2024.