Geography Fullerton, California
a view of west coyote hills in fullerton, 1 of last open spaces in northern orange county
fullerton located @ 33°52′48″n 117°55′43″w / 33.88000°n 117.92861°w / 33.88000; -117.92861 (33.879914, -117.928749). approximately 25 miles (40 km) southeast of downtown los angeles, , approximately 11 miles (18 km) north-northwest of santa ana, county seat. city has mean elevation of 150 feet (46 m) , lies approximately 11 miles (18 km) northeast of pacific ocean straight-line distance. has mediterranean climate, mean temperature of 62.2 degrees fahrenheit (16.8 °c).
according united states census bureau, city has total area of 22.4 square miles (58 km). 22.4 square miles (58 km) of land , 0.01 square miles (0.026 km) of (0.05%) water.
it bordered la habra , brea on north, la mirada on northwest, buena park on west, anaheim on south, , placentia on east.
the flat downtown area laid out in grid plan centered @ intersection of harbor boulevard , commonwealth avenue. after recent renewal , beautification projects, has attracted specialty stores, coffee shops, , restaurants, , has uncharacteristically retained of downtown character. southeastern fullerton historically industrial sector, , home small manufacturing, particularly east of raymond street , south of commonwealth.
the northern , western reaches of fullerton dominated coyote hills, low-lying mountain range divided east coyote hills , west coyote hills; lands nestled south , west known sunny hills. of city s history these areas groves of citrus trees, open scrubland, , oil fields. while equestrian trails , many old estates endure along bastanchury road, meandering roads through these areas today connect succession of housing tract subdivisions , commercial developments. in recent years, city council has tried allow development in remaining open land throughout city. notable impending project, in west coyote hills, has been met opposition many of citizens in area.
climate
according köppen climate classification system, fullerton has warm-summer mediterranean climate, abbreviated csa on climate maps.
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