El Centro, California
El Centro: A city in Imperial County, California.
About
El Centro is a city located in the county of Imperial in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 42,598. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 43,601 inhabitants.
The city was created 121 years ago in 1904.
Quick Facts about El Centro
| Population | 43,601 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Imperial County |
| Postal code | 92243–92244 |
| Phone Area Codes | 760 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.16% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.84% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.7920,-115.5631 |
| Altitude | 39 feet / 12 meters |
| Capital city | El Centro is capital of Imperial County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1905 (121 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone |
| Local time | 06:31:17 (17th April 2026) |
| Population growth | 2.3% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 58℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
El Centro is located at 32°47'31"N 115°33'47"W (32.7920000, -115.5630500).
El Centro map
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Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of El Centro
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of El Centro increased by 2.3% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42,598 | - | census |
| 2011 | 42,977 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 43,023 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 43,316 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 43,496 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 43,655 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 44,028 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 44,114 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 44,089 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 44,079 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 43,601 | -1.1% | estimation process |
Where to Eat in El Centro
1Quality Inn El Centro I-8
1455 Ocotillo Dr, El Centro, CA 92243, United States View details
Phone: +17603525152 | Website available
Where to Stay in El Centro
1Motel 6 El Centro, CA
395 Smoketree Dr, El Centro, CA 92243, United States View details
Phone: +17603536766 | Website available
2Travelodge by Wyndham El Centro
2015 Cottonwood Cir, El Centro, CA 92243, United States View details
Phone: +17603529700 | Website available
3Hampton Inn El Centro
598 E Wake Ave, El Centro, CA 92243, United States View details
Phone: +17603362000 | Website available
4Holiday Inn Express & Suites El Centro, an IHG Hotel
350 Smoketree Dr, El Centro, CA 92243, United States View details
Phone: +17603526666 | Website available
5Sunbeam Lake RV Resort
1716 Sunbeam Lake Dr, El Centro, CA 92243, United States View details
Phone: +17603527154 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in El Centro
1El Centro Police Department
150 N 11th St, El Centro, CA 92243, United States View details
Phone: +17603522111 | Website available
2El Centro City Hall
1275 Main St, El Centro, CA 92243, United States View details
Phone: +17603522113 | Website available
3El Centro Parks & Recreation
375 S 1st St, El Centro, CA 92243, United States View details
Phone: +17603374555 | Website available
4El Centro City Council
1275 Main St, El Centro, CA 92243, United States View details
Phone: +17603368989 | Website available
5El Centro City Building Department
1275 Main St, El Centro, CA 92243, United States View details
Phone: +17603374508 | Website available
6Department Planning & Zoning
1275 Main St, El Centro, CA 92243, United States View details
Phone: +17603374545 | Website available
7El Centro Animal Control
150 N 11th St, El Centro, CA 92243, United States View details
Phone: +17603368981 | Website available
8El Centro City Attorney
1275 Main St, El Centro, CA 92243, United States View details
Phone: +17603374535 | Website available
9El Centro City Personnel
1275 Main St, El Centro, CA 92243, United States View details
Phone: +17603374548 | Website available
10El Centro City Engineering
1275 Main St, El Centro, CA 92243, United States View details
Phone: +17603374505 | Website available
People born in El Centro (26)
People born in El Centro, including film director and screenwriter Jerry Belson, boxer Manuel Ortiz, ice hockey player Dan Hacker, .
More notable people
- Ken Howard (American actor) he was born in 28/03/1944
- Angélica Gavaldón (Mexican tennis player) she was born in 03/10/1973
- Robert Thomas (American football player, linebacker) he was born in 17/07/1980
- Glenn Cadrez (American football player) he was born in 02/01/1970
- Marti Maraden (Canadian actress) she was born in 22/06/1945
- Paul Serna (American baseball player) he was born in 16/11/1958
- Richard Carr (Chief of Chaplains of the United States Air Force) he was born in 03/12/1925
- Stan Thomas (American football player) he was born in 28/10/1968
- Tommy Hinkley (American actor) he was born in 31/05/1960
- Walter Beasley (American musician) he was born in 24/05/1961
- William Andrew Goddard III (American chemist) he was born in 29/03/1937
- Michael Polish (American film director, screenwriter, actor and producer) he was born in 30/10/1970
- Mark Polish (American film actor, screenwriter and producer) he was born in 30/10/1970
- Roscoe Cook (American sprinter) he was born in 02/03/1939
- Ray Zinn he was born in 24/09/1937
- Sean Bennett (American cyclist) he was born in 31/03/1996
- Brooke Brinson she was born in 21/02/1986
- Justin Burquist (film director)
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to El Centro, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111726 | CET-El Centro | El Centro (CA) | 92243 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to El Centro, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| YUM | Yuma | 281 Gila Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to El Centro.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| El Centr Post Office | El Centro (CA) | 92243 |
Other cities in Imperial County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Imperial County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Calexico | 39,547 | City in California |
| Brawley | 26,015 | City in Imperial County, California, United States |
| Imperial | 19,663 | City in Imperial County, California, United States |
| Calipatria | 6,781 | City in Imperial County, California, United States |
| Holtville | 6,095 | City in California |
| Heber | 4,275 | Census-designated place in Imperial County, California |
| Salton City | 3,763 | Census-designated place in Imperial County, California |
| Westmorland | 2,231 | City in Imperial County, California, United States of America |
| Seeley | 1,739 | Census-designated place in Imperial County, California |
| Niland | 1,006 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
El Centro distances to largest California cities