Yorba Linda, California

Yorba Linda, California
Nixon Library and Gardens (2006)
Flag of Yorba Linda, California
Official seal of Yorba Linda, California
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
 • Total
19.86 sq mi (51.44 km2)
 • Land19.84 sq mi (51.39 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)  2.67%
Elevation381 ft (116 m)
Population
 • Total
68,336
 • 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.

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