Loma Mar, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Loma Mar
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View of the Loma Mar General Store
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Location within San Mateo County
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 Loma Mar
Location in California
Loma Mar
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | San Mateo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.735 sq mi (4.493 km2) |
| • Land | 1.735 sq mi (4.493 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 134 |
| • Density | 77.23/sq mi (29.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
94021
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| Area code(s) | 650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628753 |
Loma Mar is a small community in San Mateo County, California. Its name comes from Spanish words meaning "Sea Hill." It is located near San Mateo County Memorial Park and is part of the area code 650 region.
Loma Mar sits between the towns of Pescadero and La Honda. It is nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains, which are in the western part of the San Francisco Peninsula. The United States Postal Service uses ZIP Code 94021 for Loma Mar.
In 2020, about 134 people lived in Loma Mar. This community is home to the YMCA's Camp Loma Mar and the Redwood Glen Camp and Conference Center. It also has a few local businesses, including the Loma Mar Store, a post office, and a fire station run by volunteers.
Geography and Nature
Loma Mar is located within a beautiful redwood forest. The Pescadero Creek flows through the town, adding to its natural charm.
The area covers about 1.7 square miles (4.5 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Community Information
In 2010, Loma Mar had a population of 113 people. Most residents lived in family homes. There were 54 households in total.
The population included people of different ages. About 19.5% were under 18 years old, and 8% were 65 years or older. The average age in Loma Mar was around 44.8 years.
Schools and Education
Loma Mar is part of the La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District. While it doesn't have its own school building, there is a bus stop on Pescadero Creek Road, right across from the store, for students to get to school.
See also
In Spanish: Loma Mar para niños
