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Planada, California
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Location in Merced County and the state of California
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 Planada, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Merced |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.742 sq mi (4.512 km2) |
| • Land | 1.742 sq mi (4.512 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
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| • Total | 4,164 |
| • Density | 2,390.4/sq mi (922.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95365
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| Area code(s) | 209 |
| FIPS code | 06-57582 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1659784 |
Planada is a small community located in Merced County, California, United States. Its name comes from the Spanish word for "Plain". Planada is about 9 miles (14 km) east of Merced, which is the main city in the county. It sits at an elevation of 226 feet (69 meters) above sea level. In 2020, about 4,164 people lived in Planada.
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History of Planada
Planada was first called Whitton by the railroad workers. The first European settlers in the area were Swiss dairy farmers. They decided to rename the settlement Geneva.
The Geneva post office opened in 1896. It closed for a short time in 1897 but reopened in 1898. In 1911, the community held a contest to choose a new name for the town. The name Planada was chosen as the winner. The San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley Railroad, built in the late 1890s, had a station named "Geneva" which later became the "Planada" station.
Recently, the state government passed a bill to help Planada residents. This was important because many people in the community needed support.
Geography and Location
Planada is found in the eastern part of Merced County. It is located in California's large Central Valley.
California State Route 140 is a main road that goes through Planada. This road leads west about 9 miles (14 km) to Merced. It also goes northeast about 28 miles (45 km) to Mariposa, which is in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains.
The United States Census Bureau reports that Planada covers a total area of about 1.7 square miles (4.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Planada's Climate
Planada has a type of weather called a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means it has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. On climate maps, this is often shown as "Csa".
Population and People
Planada is home to a diverse group of people. The population numbers change over time.
Population in 2010
In 2010, Planada had a population of 4,584 people. Most of the people living in Planada were of Hispanic or Latino background, making up about 94.8% of the population.
There were 1,115 households in Planada in 2010. Many of these households, about 60.5%, had children under the age of 18 living in them. The average household size was about 4 people.
The age of the people in Planada varied. About 33.9% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age was 27.1 years, meaning half the population was younger than 27.1 and half was older.
Population in 2000
In 2000, Planada had 4,369 people living there. The racial makeup showed that about 92.10% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
There were 1,007 households in 2000. About 58.1% of these households had children under 18. The average household size was 4.11 people.
The median age in 2000 was 24 years. This shows that Planada has a relatively young population. The median household income was $24,286.
Notable People from Planada
- Rollo Beck: A famous ornithologist, which is a scientist who studies birds, died in Planada in 1950.
See also
In Spanish: Planada para niños
