Yorba Linda, California

Yorba Linda, California
City
Nixon Library and Gardens (2006)
Nixon Library and Gardens (2006)
Flag of Yorba Linda, California
Flag
Official seal of Yorba Linda, California
Seal
Motto: 
Land of Gracious Living[1]
Location within California and Orange County
Location within California and Orange County
Coordinates: 33°53′20″N 117°48′47″W / 33.889°N 117.813°W / 33.889; -117.813
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyOrange
IncorporatedNovember 2, 1967[2]
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager
 • MayorTara Campbell
 • Mayor Pro TemBeth Haney
 • City Council
  • Peggy Huang
  • Janice Lim
  • Carlos Rodriguez
 • City ManagerMark Pulone
Area
[3]
 • Total19.86 sq mi (51.44 km2)
 • Land19.84 sq mi (51.39 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)  2.67%
Elevation
[4]
381 ft (116 m)
Population
 (2020)[5]
 • Total68,336
 • Density3,400/sq mi (1,300/km2)
DemonymYorba Lindan
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
ZIP codes
92885-92887
Area codes657/714
FIPS code06-86832
GNIS feature IDs1652817, 2412321
Websiteyorbalindaca.gov

Yorba Linda is a suburban city in northeastern Orange County, California, United States, approximately 37 miles (60 km) southeast of Downtown Los Angeles. It is part of the Los Angeles metropolitan area, and had a population of 68,336 at the 2020 census.

Yorba Linda is known for its connection to Richard Nixon, the 37th president of the United States. His birthplace is a National Historic Landmark, and his presidential library and museum are also located in the city.

  1. ^ Yuskaitis, Linda (November 18, 1990). "Gracious Living and Rapid Growth : Yorba Linda: Although it is Orange County's fastest-growing city, people come here for the quiet neighborhoods and open space". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  2. ^ "California Cities by Incorporation Date". California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions. Archived from the original (Word) on November 3, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  3. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
  4. ^ "Yorba Linda". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
  5. ^ "United States Census Bureau – Quick Facts". Retrieved August 6, 2021.