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The population of Adelanto is approximately 21,250 (2004).
The amount of land area in Adelanto is 95.523 sq. kilometers.
Adelanto elevation is 2,897 feet above sea level. The Adelanto median home price is $200,300 (2005). Adelanto miscellany. Return to Index Adelanto location: in southern California about 35 miles from San Bernardino, northeast of Los Angeles in the high desert area about nine miles from Victorville and Apple Valley. Other nearby communities include Mountain View Acres, Hesperia, Wrightwood, Crestline, Lake Arrowhead and Lake Los Angeles.
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The climate for Adelanto is typical of southern California desert areas. Winter temperatures can be as low as 15 degrees with snowfall possible a few days each year. Summers tend to be quite warm with temperatures over 100 degrees about 30 days per year. Most rain falls during the winter though summer thunderstorms are not uncommon. History & History Related Items Adelanto history: The name, Adelanto, means to go forward or to progress in Spanish. The city has strived to do this very thing throughout its history. The city was founded in 1915 by E. H. Richardson. His original plan was to create a planned community here. He divided the land into one acre lots, specifically to assist those veterans of World World I that had respiratory problems. He hoped to build a respiratory hospital to also help these veterans. Though his plan was never fully realized, his hopes laid the foundation for what would become the city of Adelanto. Many fruit orchards were planted in these early years which eventually brought fame to the area for the fresh fruit and cider that were produced here. During the depression era of the 1930s, many orchards were replaced by poultry ranches. With the onset of World War II, the Victorville Army Air Field was created. While not within the city limits, it was nearby and within the sphere of influence. It was renamed for Brigadier General Harold H. George as George Air Force Base in September, 1950. Adelanto became a charter city in November 1992 after being originally incorporated in 1970. Return to Index Adelanto attractions: Adelanto has much to offer the outdoor enthusiast. Nearby lakes and recreational areas include Silverwood Lake, Big Bear Lake, Lake Arrowhead and Lake Isabella with Lake Mead and the Colorado River a few hours away. Many large parks are nearby including the Mojave Narrows Regional Park. The High Desert Mavericks Baseball Stadium is also located in Adelanto. El Mirage Dry Lake is located near here. It was formerly used in many films for both movies and commercials. It is now a popular spot for off-road vehicles and land yachts. Return to Index
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