Placentia, California
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Placentia is a city located in Orange County, California, part of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Originally part of the Rancho San Juan Cajón de Santa Ana land grant, it developed around a railroad stop for processing oranges. The city was named after the Placentia School District, derived from a Latin word meaning "pleasant place to live".
Statistics
Area
17.17 km²
Population
51,233