City of San Clemente

Orange County, California

City of San Clemente

General Law City
Incorporated: February 28, 1928
City Hall: 100 Avenida Presidio, San Clemente, CA 92672
City Telephones: (949) 361-8200; Fax (949) 361-8285
Internet: http://www.ci.san-clemente.ca.us
Population (2000 Census): 49,936 (1990 Census: 41,100) (For latest estimated population, click here)
Population Density (2000 Census): 2,834
Population Under Age 18 (2000 Census): 24.1% (1990 Census: 21.2%)
Population Over Age 64 (2000 Census): 13.1% (1990 Census: 13.0%)
Land Area: 17.62 square miles (45.65 square kilometers)
Water Area: 0.74 square miles (1.91 square kilometers)
Geographic Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude): 33.437828-117.620397

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San Clemente Chamber of Commerce: 1100 N El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672; (949) 492-1131; Fax (949) 492-3764

The name San Clemente was given to the new seaside community in 1925 billed as a “Spanish Village by the Sea” with white stucco houses and red tile roofs. It was among the first planned communities developed from open land in the nation and was established by former Seattle mayor Ole Hansen. It is believed that he adopted the name from San Clemente Island that lay 60 miles offshore. The name is that of Saint Clement, the third pope and bishop of Rome.

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