Niland, California facts for kids
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Abandoned commercial building in Niland
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Location in Imperial County and the state of California
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 Niland, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Imperial |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.402 sq mi (1.040 km2) |
| • Land | 0.402 sq mi (1.040 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | -141 ft (-43 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 756 |
| • Density | 1,881/sq mi (726.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
92257
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| Area codes | 442/760 |
| FIPS code | 06-51392 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1652758, 2408926 |
Niland is a small community in Imperial County, California, United States. It is a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area identified by the census bureau.
Niland is located about 8 miles (13 km) north of Calipatria. It is also about 2 miles (3 km) southeast of the Salton Sea. In 2020, the population of Niland was 756 people. However, after a big fire in June 2020, the number of people living there was estimated to be around 500. Niland is part of the El Centro, California Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The town has had a few different names over the years. It was once called Old Beach, then Imperial Junction, and later Hobgood.
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A Look Back at Niland's History
Niland has an interesting past with several name changes! The first post office in the area was called Old Beach. It operated from 1905 to 1907.
Later, in 1910, a new post office opened with the name Imperial Junction. This name changed to Hobgood in 1913. The name Hobgood was chosen to honor a local pioneer named Richard H. Hobgood.
Finally, in 1914, the name changed one last time to Niland. This name was created by the Imperial Farm Lands Association. They combined "Nile Land" to suggest that the area was very fertile, like the land around the Nile River.
From 1904 to 1960, Niland was an important stop for trains. It was the northern end of the Inter-California Railway.
Life in the Niland Community
Visitors to Niland have described it as a unique place. In 2018, one visitor noted its "quirky decorations" and "graffiti."
Despite its unusual look, Niland offers some basic services. You can find places like motels, RV parks, and laundromats there. There is also a diner for people to eat.
Niland's Population Changes
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,143 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,006 | −12.0% | |
| 2020 | 756 | −24.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The population of Niland has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 1,143 people living in the community. By 2010, the population had decreased slightly to 1,006 people.
The most recent census in 2020 showed that 756 people lived in Niland. After a large fire in June 2020, the estimated population dropped to about 500 residents.
Niland's Climate and Weather
Niland has a very sunny climate all year long. This is because of the stable air and high pressure in the area.
According to the Köppen climate classification system, Niland has a hot desert climate. This type of climate is known as BWh on climate maps. It means the area is very hot and dry.
| Climate data for Niland (130 feet below sea level) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 89 (32) |
97 (36) |
104 (40) |
108 (42) |
116 (47) |
121 (49) |
122 (50) |
120 (49) |
121 (49) |
111 (44) |
100 (38) |
93 (34) |
122 (50) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 71 (22) |
74 (23) |
80 (27) |
86 (30) |
95 (35) |
103 (39) |
107 (42) |
107 (42) |
102 (39) |
91 (33) |
79 (26) |
70 (21) |
89 (32) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 56 (13) |
59 (15) |
64.5 (18.1) |
70 (21) |
77.5 (25.3) |
85 (29) |
91 (33) |
92 (33) |
86 (30) |
75 (24) |
63.5 (17.5) |
55 (13) |
72.9 (22.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 41 (5) |
44 (7) |
49 (9) |
54 (12) |
60 (16) |
67 (19) |
75 (24) |
77 (25) |
70 (21) |
59 (15) |
48 (9) |
40 (4) |
57 (14) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 19 (−7) |
25 (−4) |
28 (−2) |
35 (2) |
40 (4) |
27 (−3) |
55 (13) |
59 (15) |
50 (10) |
30 (−1) |
11 (−12) |
22 (−6) |
11 (−12) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.48 (12) |
0.55 (14) |
0.33 (8.4) |
0.05 (1.3) |
0.02 (0.51) |
0.00 (0.00) |
0.08 (2.0) |
0.21 (5.3) |
0.16 (4.1) |
0.25 (6.4) |
0.19 (4.8) |
0.48 (12) |
2.8 (70.81) |
| Source: Weather Channel | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Niland para niños
