Poway, California
Poway: A city in San Diego County, California. It is located in the North County region of the county. Poway is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Poway Historical Society and the Poway Arts in the Park Festival.
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Poway is a city located in the county of San Diego in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 47,811. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 49,246 inhabitants.
Poway is a city in San Diego County, California, United States. The unincorporated community became a city on December 1, 1980. Poway's rural roots influenced its motto "The City in the Country". As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 49,701.
As of 2019, the city has an estimated population of 50,029 according to the U.S. Census Bureau and it covers an area of 101.4 square kilometres (39 sq mi). Poway is considered part of the East County region of San Diego County along with Carlsbad and Escondido. The city is located at [157 m] elevation and lies near both the Pacific Ocean and within sight of Mount Woodson (5,100 feet [1,554 m]).
It lies about 10 miles (16 km) north of downtown San Diego and about 5 miles (8 km) northeast of San Diego International Airport (SAN). It is bordered by other unincorporated communities of San Diego County: Rancho Peñasquitos to the south; Sabre Springs to the southwest; Scripps Ranch to the west; and Scripps Ranches to the northwest and east (although this area is planned as future annexed land by Poway).
The City of Poway has a Council-Manager form of government with a Mayor and six Councilmembers elected by district who serve four year terms and run every two years on even years. In addition to serving as the legislative body for the city, they also serve as members of various boards and commissions affecting their constituents directly or indirectly such as the Planning Commission (3 members), Board of Adjustment (3 members), Airport Authority (3 members), Library Board (3 members), Economic Development
Poway is a growing community with lots of great things happening here: city has parks and trails for all kinds of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking and horseback riding. If you like to get your thrills outdoors, you'll love our many state parks and preserves! City also have great shopping opportunities for those who prefer indoor entertainment.
City is home to many businesses that provide jobs for our residents, including Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor assembly plant at Miramar Air Station and the headquarters of Western Digital Corporation.
Quick Facts about Poway
Population : | 49,246 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | California (United States) |
County : | San Diego County |
Altitude : | 515 feet / 157 meters |
Time Zone : | Pacific Time Zone |
Local time : | 09:28:05 (4th December 2024) |
Postal code : | 92064 |
Population growth : | 2.91% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Poway is located at 32°57'46"N 117°2'9"W (32.9628200, -117.0358600).
Poway map
- Official Website
Official website of Poway
Demographics
The population of Poway increased by 2.91% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2006 | 48,476 | - | census |
2010 | 47,811 | -1.39% | census |
2011 | 48,622 | 1.67% | estimation process |
2012 | 48,997 | 0.77% | estimation process |
2013 | 49,377 | 0.77% | estimation process |
2014 | 49,649 | 0.55% | estimation process |
2015 | 49,877 | 0.46% | estimation process |
2016 | 49,915 | 0.08% | estimation process |
2017 | 49,802 | -0.23% | estimation process |
2018 | 49,576 | -0.46% | estimation process |
2019 | 49,323 | -0.51% | estimation process |
2020 | 49,246 | -0.16% | estimation process |
Where to Stay in Poway
1 Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway
14068 Stowe Dr, Poway, CA 92064, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Best Western Poway/San Diego Hotel
13845 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Ramada by Wyndham Poway
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People born in Poway (23)
People born in Poway, including professional wrestling valet, semi-retired professional wrestler, ring announcer, former model, and singer Christy Hemme, tennis player Bradley Klahn, musician Scott Raynor, .
List
- Lindsay Taylor (American basketball player) she was born in 20/05/1981
- Nick Vincent (American baseball player) he was born in 12/07/1986
- Drew Wahlroos (American football player (1980-2017)) he was born in 07/06/1980
- Fletcher Bowron (American mayor) he was born in 13/08/1887
- Jesse Taylor (American martial artist) he was born in 02/01/1983
- Leigh Ann Robinson (association football player) she was born in 17/08/1986
- Nate Houser (American soccer player-coach) he was born in 08/10/1972
- Nick Noonan (American baseball player) he was born in 04/05/1989
- Wayne Bernard (American basketball player) he was born in 12/09/1981
- Trevi Moran (American musician) was born in 30/09/1998
- Jeff Smith (American gridiron football player) he was born in 28/05/1962
- Kelsey Plum (American basketball player) she was born in 24/08/1994
- Kevin Newman (baseball player (1993-)) he was born in 04/08/1993
- Lauren Plum (US volleyball player) she was born in 17/09/1992
- Luke Walton (American rower) he was born in 29/05/1979
- Tate Martell (American-football player (1998-)) he was born in 26/01/1998
- Corey Baird (American association football player) he was born in 30/01/1996
- Nick Stevens (American football quarterback) he was born in 31/01/1995
Schools in Poway
College & universities near Poway, CA
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
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377722 | Bellus Academy-Poway | Poway (CA) | 92064 |
Stations (25)
Amtrak & bus stations near Poway, CA
Code | Name | Address | Type |
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SRB | Sorrento Valley station | 11170 Sorrento Valley Road | RAIL |
SOL | Solana Beach | 105 North Cedros Avenue | RAIL |
ENC | Encinitas, CA | 25 East D Street | RAIL |
OLT | Old Town Transit Center | 4005 Taylor Street | RAIL |
SAN | Santa Fe Depot | 1050 Kettner Blvd | RAIL |
Other cities in San Diego County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in San Diego County , CA. (more)
City Name | Population | Title |
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San Diego | 1,422,420 | The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area. |
Chula Vista | 272,979 | The second most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
Oceanside | 174,648 | The second most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
Escondido | 149,943 | The second most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
Carlsbad | 115,599 | The most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
El Cajon | 102,401 | The second most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
Vista | 100,636 | The most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
San Marcos | 97,477 | The second most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
Encinitas | 62,671 | The most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
National City | 61,394 | The most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
La Mesa | 59,724 | The most populous city in San Diego County, California. |
Santee | 57,770 | A city in San Diego County, California. |
La Presa | 34,169 | Census designated place |
Fallbrook | 30,534 | Unincorporated community in San Diego County, California, United States |
Spring Valley | 28,205 | Town in San Diego County, California, United States |
Imperial Beach | 27,325 | City in California, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Poway distances to largest California cities