Vina, California facts for kids
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Vina
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Abbey of New Clairvaux
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 Vina, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Tehama |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.352 sq mi (3.501 km2) |
| • Land | 1.352 sq mi (3.501 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 210 ft (60 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 198 |
| • Density | 146.4/sq mi (56.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
96092
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628796 |
Vina (which means "Vine" in Spanish) is a small community in Tehama County, California. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). Vina is located about 210 feet (64 meters) above sea level. In 2010, the population of Vina was 237 people.
Vina is also home to the Roman Catholic Trappist Abbey of New Clairvaux, a special monastery.
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History of Vina: From Ranch to Monastery
Early Beginnings of Vina
The area now known as Vina was first settled by a person named Hiram Good. He was an "Indian hunter" who claimed land there in 1857. At that time, the place was called Lower Deer Creek.
The name changed to Vina in the 1860s. This happened when a winery was started in the area. The word "Vina" comes from the Spanish word for "vineyard", which is a place where grapes are grown. A post office has been open in Vina since 1871.
Leland Stanford's Giant Ranch
In 1881, a very important person named Leland Stanford started buying land around Vina. He was a railroad owner and a former governor of California. He created a huge ranch that was about 55,000 acres (22,258 hectares) big.
This ranch had the largest vineyard in the world at the time. It covered 4,000 acres (1,619 hectares) and had 3 million grapevines! The ranch also grew fruits, vegetables, and grains. It was home to hundreds of horses, cattle, and pigs.
Stanford's wines were not very successful. So, he decided to make medicinal brandy instead. The village of Vina grew along with the ranch. At its busiest, Vina had about 1,300 people. It even had two hotels and five saloons. After Stanford passed away, his wife, Jane Stanford, tried to keep the ranch going until at least 1898.
The Abbey of New Clairvaux
Later, in 1955, a property called the Flynn Ranch in Vina was sold. It became the site of the Vina Monastery. In 1959, this monastery officially became the Abbey of New Clairvaux. It is a place where monks live and pray.
Geography of Vina: Where is it?
Vina is a small area of land. According to the United States Census Bureau, it covers about 1.4 square miles (3.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
People of Vina: Who Lives There?
In 2010, Vina had a population of 237 people. Most of the people living in Vina were White (82.3%). There were also people of other backgrounds, including Native American, Asian, and African American. About 17.7% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Most of the people (85.7%) lived in regular homes. About 14.3% lived in group homes, like the monastery. There were 70 households in Vina. Many of these households (41.4%) had children under 18 living in them. The average household had about 2.9 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 20.7% were under 18 years old. About 21.5% were 65 years or older. The average age in Vina was about 40.9 years.
See also
In Spanish: Vina (California) para niños
