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La Habra, California

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.
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Founded 1896 | Population 62,000 | Peak 62,000 (2024) | County Orange County

Top 10 Most Important Events for La Habra, California

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1885 Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in La Habra.
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1896 Founded: Orange County community.
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1925 Incorporated: City status.
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2010 Modern Era: La Habra continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1885 Transport
Railroad Era
1896 Culture
Founded
1925 Government
Incorporated
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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'La Habra' means 'the pass' or 'the opening' in Spanish.
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Sits right on the LA/Orange County border.
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Historic citrus growing area in north Orange County.
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La Habra was founded in 1896.
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La Habra has a population of approximately 62,000.

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