17 Facts About Poway

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Poway is a city in San Diego County, California, United States.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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10.

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

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

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12.

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

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13.

Median income for a household in Poway 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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Poway incorporated as a general law city in December 1980.

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Presently, the Poway 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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16.

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

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17.

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

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