La Habra Heights, California facts for kids
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La Habra Heights, California
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Location of La Habra Heights in Los Angeles County, California
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 La Habra Heights, California
Location in the Los Angeles metropolitan area
La Habra Heights, California
Location in California
La Habra Heights, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | California | |
| County | Los Angeles | |
| Incorporated | December 4, 1978 | |
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| • Type | Council-Manager | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.16 sq mi (15.96 km2) | |
| • Land | 6.16 sq mi (15.95 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0.05% | |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 5,682 | |
| • Density | 1,054.0/sq mi (406.95/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) | |
| ZIP code |
90631
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| Area code | 562 | |
| FIPS code | 06-39304 | |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1660854, 2411572 | |
La Habra Heights is a small city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It's a quiet, suburban area with lots of open space, located right on the edge of Orange County. The city is known for its large properties, often with a ranch style, and it doesn't have many sidewalks or commercial businesses. Hacienda Park is a main gathering spot in the city.
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Geography and Climate
La Habra Heights is located at 33°57′50″N 117°57′10″W / 33.96389°N 117.95278°W. The city covers about 6.2 square miles (16 square kilometers), and almost all of it is land.
What is the Climate Like?
La Habra Heights has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means it has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 4,786 | — | |
| 1990 | 6,226 | 30.1% | |
| 2000 | 5,712 | −8.3% | |
| 2010 | 5,325 | −6.8% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 6,492 | 21.9% | |
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In 2010, La Habra Heights had a population of 5,325 people. Most residents lived in family homes. The city is home to people from many different backgrounds.
History of La Habra Heights
La Habra Heights is built on land that was once part of a large Mexican land grant called Rancho La Habra in 1839. Over the years, the land changed hands several times. In 1919, Edwin G. Hart bought a large part of the land and started developing what we now know as La Habra Heights.
The Story of the Hass Avocado
One of the most famous things to come from La Habra Heights is the Hass avocado! This popular fruit was discovered by Rudolph Hass right here in 1926.
Rudolph Hass bought some avocado seeds and planted them on his property. One of these seeds grew into a tree that produced unusual, bumpy fruit. His children loved the taste of these avocados. As the tree grew more fruit, Hass started selling them to his co-workers.
The Hass avocado quickly became a hit. Chefs in nearby Pasadena bought the new, nutty-tasting fruit for a high price. In 1935, Rudolph Hass got a patent for his special tree. He worked with a nursery to grow and sell more trees from cuttings of his original plant.
The Hass avocado was different from other types. It produced fruit all year round, had a longer shelf life, and tasted richer because it had more oil. Because of these great qualities, the Hass avocado became incredibly popular. By the early 2000s, it made up about 80% of all avocados grown worldwide!
The original "mother tree" of the Hass avocado lived for 76 years in La Habra Heights. It was cut down in 2002 after getting sick. Today, two plaques mark the spot where this famous tree once grew.
From 2010 to 2013, and again starting in 2018, La Habra Heights celebrated its famous fruit with an Annual La Habra Heights Avocado Festival.
Education for Students
There are no schools directly inside La Habra Heights. Students living in the city attend schools in nearby districts. These include the Lowell Joint School District, La Habra City School District, and the Fullerton Joint Union High School District.
Some students attend schools in Whittier or Hacienda Heights, depending on where they live in La Habra Heights. Most high school students go to La Habra High School or Sonora High School.
Parks and Fun Activities
The main park in La Habra Heights is simply called "The Park." It's located on Hacienda Road and is a central spot for community events.
The city hosts the annual Avocado Festival here. Other groups, like the La Habra Heights Improvement Association, organize fun events such as:
- Music in the Park
- Halloween Haunt
- Breakfast with Santa
- Easter Egg Hunt
The park also has a gymnasium for sports like basketball and volleyball, a stage, and an area for horse riding. For younger kids, there's a playground, a gazebo, and picnic tables.
Notable Residents
Some well-known people who have lived in La Habra Heights include:
- Rudolph Hass (who discovered the Hass avocado!)
- Morgan Hentzen
- Cathy Rigby
- Alex Villanueva
See also
In Spanish: La Habra Heights para niños
