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Introduction to Anaheim, California
Incorporated as a city for the first time in 1870, Anaheim is the tenth largest city in California. The city is home to approximately 330,000 inhabitants. It is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana metropolitan area which is home to over 12 million people. Anaheim is located on the Santa Ana River in southern California, 36 miles southeast of Los Angeles, and 15 miles east of the Pacific Ocean.
Anaheim began in 1857 when German farmers arrived. Disneyland opened here in 1955. The Anaheim Convention Center, the largest on the west coast, is also located here. In order to serve these facilities, the hospitality business has become a large part of the economy.
Anaheim operates it's own utilities, affording residents and businesses lower rates than other local municipalities.
August average daily high and low temperatures are 85.6 and 63.4 degrees Fahrenheit. January average daily highs and lows are 68.6 and 45.2 degrees Fahrenheit. Annual precipitation is about 11 inches.
Arts and Leisure
Cultural, historical, and leisure attractions include:
Sports teams include:
Comparing Anaheim to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
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Detailed pages on related topics: Anaheim colleges • Anaheim travel • Anaheim mortgages and property.
 | Anaheim Colleges Anaheim colleges and trade schools. |
 | Anaheim Hotels & Travel Anaheim hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
 | Anaheim Mortgage Anaheim property, mortgage, and real estate. |
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