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'''Castaic, California''', is an [[unincorporated area|unincorporated community]] in [[Los Angeles County, California]], north of Santa Clarita and a few miles from [[Six Flags Magic Mountain]] amusement park. It is approximately 39&nbsp;miles (63&nbsp;km) from the [[downtown Los Angeles]] Civic Center. As of the [[United States 2000 Census|2000 Census]], Castaic had a population of 22,173. The community has a [[ZIP Code]] of 91384 and area code of [[area code 661|661]].
'''Castaic, California''', is a [[census-designated place]]<ref>{{gnis|2582966}}</ref> in [[Los Angeles County, California]], north of Santa Clarita and a few miles from [[Six Flags Magic Mountain]] amusement park. It is approximately 39&nbsp;miles (63&nbsp;km) from the [[downtown Los Angeles]] Civic Center. As of the [[United States 2010 Census|2010 Census]], Castaic had a population of 19,015. The community has a [[ZIP Code]] of 91384 and area code of [[area code 661|661]].


==History==
==History==
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==Geography==
==Geography==


Castaic covers 100 square miles (259&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>) of area and includes the Val Verde and Chiquito Canyon areas. Castaic Lake is the southern terminus of the west branch of the [[California Water Project]], and an 1,175-megawatt [[pumped storage|pumped-storage]] hydroelectric plant at the north end of Lake Castaic captures the energy from the falling water descending toward the [[Los Angeles]] area.
Castaic covers 7.3 square miles (18.9&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>) of area and includes the Val Verde and Chiquito Canyon areas. Castaic Lake is the southern terminus of the west branch of the [[California Water Project]], and an 1,175-megawatt [[pumped storage|pumped-storage]] hydroelectric plant at the north end of Lake Castaic captures the energy from the falling water descending toward the [[Los Angeles]] area.


Today travelers still enjoy stopping at Castaic for their needs but also enjoy nearby amenities including [[Castaic Lake]] and [[Pyramid Lake (California)|Pyramid Lake]], where boating and swimming are favorite pastimes.
Today travelers still enjoy stopping at Castaic for their needs but also enjoy nearby amenities including [[Castaic Lake]] and [[Pyramid Lake (California)|Pyramid Lake]], where boating and swimming are favorite pastimes.

==Demographics==
The [[2010 United States Census]] reported that Castaic had a population of 19,015. The racial makeup of Castaic was 13,607 [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 630 [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 119 [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2,162 [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 26 [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1,466 from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1,005 from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4,716 persons.<ref>http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL1.ST13&prodType=table US Census Bureau</ref>


==Government and infrastructure==
==Government and infrastructure==
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{{Greater Los Angeles Area}}
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[[Category:Populated places in Los Angeles County, California]]
[[Category:Census-designated places in Los Angeles County, California]]
[[Category:Unincorporated communities in Los Angeles County, California]]
[[Category:Unincorporated communities in Los Angeles County, California]]


Revision as of 22:27, 1 June 2011

Castaic
census-designated place
Castaic Dam (photographed October 7, 2007)
Castaic Dam (photographed October 7, 2007)
Location within Los Angeles county
Location within Los Angeles county
Country United States
State California
CountyLos Angeles
Area
[1]
 • Total7.278 sq mi (18.851 km2)
 • Land7.261 sq mi (18.806 km2)
 • Water0.017 sq mi (0.045 km2)  0.24%
Elevation
[2]
1,280 ft (390 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total19,015
 • Density2,600/sq mi (1,000/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP codes
91384, 91310
Area code661
GNIS feature ID2582966
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Castaic, California

Castaic, California, is a census-designated place[3] in Los Angeles County, California, north of Santa Clarita and a few miles from Six Flags Magic Mountain amusement park. It is approximately 39 miles (63 km) from the downtown Los Angeles Civic Center. As of the 2010 Census, Castaic had a population of 19,015. The community has a ZIP Code of 91384 and area code of 661.

History

The origin of the name Castaic is the Chumash Native American word Kashtuk, meaning "eyes." Modern Castaic began in 1915 with the opening of the original Ridge Route, which brought travelers looking for gasoline, water, food and lodging to the community. Some of the earliest businesses started in Castaic are Castaic Brick (founded 1927) and George Dunn's Wayside Dairy (founded 1929). Sam's Place (Sam Parson, proprietor) on the Ridge Route has long since gone and is now a memory. Castaic is a major truck stop along the Interstate 5 freeway.

Geography

Castaic covers 7.3 square miles (18.9 km2) of area and includes the Val Verde and Chiquito Canyon areas. Castaic Lake is the southern terminus of the west branch of the California Water Project, and an 1,175-megawatt pumped-storage hydroelectric plant at the north end of Lake Castaic captures the energy from the falling water descending toward the Los Angeles area.

Today travelers still enjoy stopping at Castaic for their needs but also enjoy nearby amenities including Castaic Lake and Pyramid Lake, where boating and swimming are favorite pastimes.

Demographics

The 2010 United States Census reported that Castaic had a population of 19,015. The racial makeup of Castaic was 13,607 White, 630 African American, 119 Native American, 2,162 Asian, 26 Pacific Islander, 1,466 from other races, and 1,005 from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4,716 persons.[4]

Government and infrastructure

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) operates the Santa Clarita Valley Station in Santa Clarita, serving Castaic.[5]

Castaic Middle School is a school that serves grades 6-8. Station 149 of the Los Angeles County Fire Department serves the community. The Castaic Town Council meets regularly.

See also

References

  1. ^ U.S. Census
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Castaic, California
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Castaic, California
  4. ^ http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL1.ST13&prodType=table US Census Bureau
  5. ^ "Santa Clarita Valley Station." Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Retrieved on January 21, 2010.
  • "History of Castaic". Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society. Retrieved 2004-07-04.
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