16 Facts About Poway California

1.

Approximately a century, Poway California served as a stock range for the mission and local ranchos.

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Around the start of the 20th century, Poway California farmers had moderate success in the production and vending of fruit, grain, and dairy products.

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3.

Poway California has a creek and fertile soil, but the lack of easily available water prevented the settlement from attracting large-scale farmers and the accompanying population growth.

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4.

In 1980 Poway California incorporated and was nicknamed "the City in the Country".

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5.

In 2004, the City of Poway California adopted the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, based out of nearby Camp Pendleton.

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6.

The route itself, though not treacherous when passing through Poway California, did pose a significant challenge to the team and driver at various points.

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7.

Poway California established a County Road Station in 1920, to oil and maintain the roads so that automobiles could use them with ease.

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8.

In 1972 Poway California Dam was built to provide a dependable supply of water.

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9.

On December 1,1980, the City of Poway California incorporated and the two districts, Poway California Municipal Water and Pomerado County Water, became part of the City structure.

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10.

Poway California is north of the city of San Diego and south of the city of Escondido.

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11.

Poway California has a borderline semi-arid climate and hot-summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers and cool wet winters.

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12.

Median income for a household in Poway California is $92,083, and the median income for a family was $103,972, making it the 25th most expensive zip code in the United States.

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13.

Poway California incorporated as a general law city in December 1980.

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14.

Presently, the Poway California Unified School District has grown to 25 elementary, six middle, six high schools, a home-schooling program, and a K–8 school.

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15.

Poway California Adult School is a provider of adult education services in the City of Poway California and its surrounding communities.

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16.

Poway California Adult School is a member of the Education to Career Network of North San Diego County.

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