Boronda, California facts for kids
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Boronda, California
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Location in Monterey County and the state of California
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 Boronda, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Monterey |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.5 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,760 |
| • Density | 3,066.20/sq mi (1,183.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
93907 (Salinas)
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| Area code(s) | 831 |
| FIPS code | 06-07578 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853377 |
Boronda is a small community in Monterey County, California, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 2020, about 1,760 people lived there. Boronda is located right next to the city of Salinas. It was named after José Eusebio Boronda, a ranch owner from the past, and sits on land that was once part of his large ranch.
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Geography
Boronda is found in the northern part of Monterey County, within the Salinas Valley. It's right next to Salinas, which is the main city and county seat for Monterey County. The community covers a total area of about 0.57 square miles (1.48 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
People of Boronda (Demographics)
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,325 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,710 | 29.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,760 | 2.9% | |
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Boronda has grown over the years. In 2000, there were 1,325 people, which increased to 1,710 in 2010, and then to 1,760 by 2020. This community is quite diverse, with many different backgrounds represented.
In 2010, the average household in Boronda had about 4.34 people living in it. Many families with children live here. The community has a relatively young population, with a good number of residents under the age of 18.
Schools
Boronda is home to two active schools that serve its young residents.
Boronda Meadows Elementary
Boronda Meadows Elementary School opened its doors in 2005. It is part of the Salinas City Elementary School District. When it first opened, it had 571 students from kindergarten to sixth grade. By the 2016–17 school year, its enrollment grew to about 730 students.
Boronda DIA (Dual Immersion Academy Salinas)
The original Boronda School, located on Fontes Lane, closed at the end of the 2005 school year. Many of its students and teachers moved to the new Boronda Meadows school. Later, in 2015, the Salinas City Elementary School District reopened the old Boronda School building. It was renamed "Dual Immersion Academy Salinas" or DIAS-Boronda. This school is a special "magnet school" that focuses on teaching students in two languages (dual immersion). In the 2016–17 school year, about 100 students were enrolled there.
See also
In Spanish: Boronda para niños
