Located in Orange County, California, La Habra was established in 1896. 'La Habra' means 'the pass' or 'the opening' in Spanish. Sits right on the LA/Orange County border.
Trending in La Habra
Latest updates coming soon
2 hours ago
More local news on the way
5 hours ago
Founded1896|Population62,000|Peak62,000(2024)|CountyOrange County
Top 10 Most Important Events for La Habra, California
undefined
1885Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in La Habra.
undefined
1896Founded: Orange County community.
undefined
1925Incorporated: City status.
undefined
2010Modern Era: La Habra continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
🧠
How Well Do You Know La Habra?
5 questions • 2 minutes
Take the Quiz →
Complete Historical Timeline
1885Transport
Railroad Era
1896Culture
Founded
1925Government
Incorporated
2010Culture
Modern Era
Did You Know?
1
'La Habra' means 'the pass' or 'the opening' in Spanish.
2
Sits right on the LA/Orange County border.
3
Historic citrus growing area in north Orange County.
4
La Habra was founded in 1896.
5
La Habra has a population of approximately 62,000.
Famous People from La Habra, California
RA
Rusty Anderson
Record Producer, Songwriter · Born Jan 20, 1957 · Age 69
JP
Joshua Perez
Association Football Player · Born Jan 21, 1998 · Age 28
See something that needs correcting?
We take accuracy seriously. Help us keep La Habra's history right.