Oro Loma, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oro Loma
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 Oro Loma
Location in California
Oro Loma
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Fresno County |
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
Oro Loma is a small place in Fresno County, California. Its name means "Hill Gold" in Spanish. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is not an official city or town. It does not have its own local government.
Oro Loma is located about 13 miles (21 kilometers) west of Firebaugh. It sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level.
Exploring Oro Loma's History
Oro Loma has a simple but interesting past. For a time, it had its own post office. This post office helped people send and receive mail. It was open from 1914 until 1929.
A Look at Local Schools
For many years, Oro Loma had a public school. This school served both elementary and middle school students. It was located on Russell Avenue. The school was an important part of the community. However, it closed its doors in 2010. Today, students from the Oro Loma area attend schools in Dos Palos. They are part of the Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified School District.
