North San Juan, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
North San Juan
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Downtown North San Juan
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 North San Juan
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Nevada |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.422 sq mi (6.272 km2) |
| • Land | 2.422 sq mi (6.272 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 2,172 ft (662 m) |
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| • Total | 245 |
| • Density | 101.16/sq mi (39.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95960
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628766 |
North San Juan is a small community in Nevada County, California, United States. It is located along State Route 49 on the San Juan Ridge. This area is part of California's historic Gold Country. In 2010, about 269 people lived here. The local zip code is 95960.
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History of North San Juan
North San Juan began during the exciting time of the California Gold Rush. This was a period from 1848 to 1855 when many people rushed to California to find gold. The community grew and became important because of a mining method called hydraulic mining. This type of mining used powerful jets of water to wash away hillsides and find gold. It was used nearby at Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park from 1850 to 1884.
An interesting fact about North San Juan is its connection to early communication. Starting in 1867, it was part of the first long-distance telephone line. This line connected French Corral to French Lake.
The original name, San Juan, was given by a soldier who settled here in 1853. He had fought in the Mexican–American War and thought the place looked like San Juan de Ulúa in Mexico. When the post office opened in 1857, "North" was added to the name. This was to make sure people didn't confuse it with San Juan in San Benito County.
Geography and Climate
North San Juan is a small area, covering about 2.4 square miles (6.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Understanding the Climate
North San Juan has a type of weather called a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means it has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. You might see this climate type called "Csa" on climate maps.
People of North San Juan
In 2010, the population of North San Juan was 269 people. Most of the people living there were White (83.3%). There were also smaller groups of Native American (4.5%) and Asian (4.1%) residents. About 3.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The community is made up of different kinds of households. Many people live in homes they own, while others rent. The average household size was about two people.
See also
In Spanish: North San Juan (California) para niños
