Baywood-Los Osos, California facts for kids
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Baywood-Los Osos, California
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Location in San Luis Obispo County and the state of California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | San Luis Obispo |
| Government | |
| • Type | County Government |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.7 km2 (7.6 sq mi) |
| • Land | 19.7 km2 (7.6 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0 km2 (0 sq mi) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 14,351 |
| • Density | 728.5/km2 (1,888.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
93402, 93412
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| Area code(s) | 805 |
| FIPS code | 06-04541 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407812 |
Baywood-Los Osos is a community located in western San Luis Obispo County, California. People sometimes call it Los Osos-Baywood Park. It's an unincorporated community, which means it's not officially a city but is governed by the county.
This area includes the smaller communities of Los Osos, Baywood Park, and what used to be Cuesta-by-the-Sea. In the year 2000, about 14,351 people lived here. It's located near the beautiful Morro Bay.
Geography and Natural Surroundings
Baywood-Los Osos is found at a special spot on the map, at 35.316795 degrees North and -120.835605 degrees West. It covers a total area of about 7.6 square miles (19.7 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
Long ago, the Chumash people were the first to live in this area. They built homes and used the ocean's resources for food. This shows how people have been connected to the natural beauty of Baywood-Los Osos for a very long time.
Community and Population
Baywood-Los Osos was counted as a special area for the census until 2010. In the year 2000, there were 14,351 people living here. The community had about 5,892 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
- About 21.6% of the people were under 18 years old.
- Around 19.0% were 65 years old or older.
- The average age of people living in Baywood-Los Osos was 43 years.
The community is made up of people from many different backgrounds. This mix of cultures and experiences helps make Baywood-Los Osos a unique place to live.
See also
In Spanish: Baywood-Los Osos para niños
