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Introduction to Imperial, California
Imperial, California, in Imperial county, is 55 miles W of Yuma, Arizona and 92 miles E of San Diego, California. About 7,560 people live in Imperial.
Imperial History
Imperial’s town-site was plotted in 1902. It was incorporated as a city on July 12, 1904. Multiple earthquakes rattled the area between 1916 and 1940.
Imperial and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Imperial
Imperial offers easy access to numerous parks like the Irving Park, Evans Park, Cibola National Wildlife Refuge, Emerson Park, and Anza - Borrego Desert State Park. The local museums which include Alford Auto Museum, and Pioneers Museum and Cultural Center provide absorbing insights into the history of this area. The tourists can visit historical sites like Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park, and Yuma Crossing State Historic Park.
Imperial Transportation
Palm Springs International Airport is nearby.
Imperial Higher Education
Imperial Valley College, the University of California-Riverside and the Arizona Western College are some of the local colleges and universities.
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