Page Contents for Aliso Viejo, California

Statistics & Facts

Location

History & History-related items

City Attractions

Economy

Government

Historical Events

Chamber of Commerce.

Libraries.

Schools.

Miscellany

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Statistics & Facts

The California state capital is Sacramento.
The population of Aliso Viejo is approximately 41,489 (2006), 47823 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 16,608 (2000), 18204 (2010).
The amount of land area in Aliso Viejo is 26.5 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Aliso Viejo is 10.2 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Aliso Viejo to Washington DC is 2403 miles.
The distance to the California state capital is 404 miles. (as the crow flies)
Aliso Viejo is positioned 33.56 degrees north of the equator and 117.72 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Aliso Viejo elevation is 400 feet above sea level.
Aliso Viejo per capita income is $ 35,244 (2000).
Aliso Viejo median income is $ 85,700 (2005).
The Aliso Viejo median home price is $ 601,000 (2005).

Location

in the Irvine - Mission Viejo general area of southern California about four miles from Laguna Niguel and about 57 miles from Los Angeles. Other nearby communities include Laguna Woods, Laguna Hills, Laguna Beach, South Coast, Lake Forest and Las Flores.
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History & History Related Items

Aliso Viejo had been an unincorporated community since around 1990. Then, it became Orange County's 34th city on July 1, 2001, and has been the only city in Orange County to incorporate since 2000.
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Attractions

3,400 acre Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
(2,600 acres inside the community)
Aliso Viejo Golf Club and Resort (27 holes)
Aliso Viejo Ice Palace
Aliso Viejo Gymnastics Training Center
Soka University of America (4 year liberal arts college opening Fall 2001)
16 local parks (6 more planned)
Aliso Viejo Library
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Economy & Industry

mainly residential with a large number of corporate headquarters in the business and commercials areas of the city.
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Aliso Viejo City Government

City of Aliso Viejo
2 Journey, Suite 100
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-5335
Phone: 949-425-2500

Aliso Viejo Historical Events

2006, September
Charles Salter, the principal of Aliso Niguel High School, gained widespread media attention when he banned all school dances until further notice. Though unpopular, his decision was based on the school's "Welcome Back Dance", in which several students became intoxicated, while others engaged in "freak dancing". Salter views "freak dancing" as inappropriate at a school dance. At the end of the month, Salter stood his ground and cancelled the school's annual Homecoming Dance. A story on the school was featured on the national television program, Geraldo at Large, and the BBC also covered the dance ban. In late November, it was announced that the dances would return to the school, but under new rules that banned "freak dancing."

Aliso Viejo Chamber

South Orange County Regional Chambers of Commerce
Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, Lake Forest, Foothill Ranch, Las Flores, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Woods, Mission Viejo, and Rancho Santa Margarita
26111 Antonio Parkway, Suite 400
Las Flores, CA 92688
Phone: 949-635-5800

Aliso Viejo Organizations

South Orange County Regional Chambers of Commerce
Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, Lake Forest, Foothill Ranch, Las Flores, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Woods, Mission Viejo, and Rancho Santa Margarita
26111 Antonio Parkway, Suite 400
Las Flores, CA 92688
Phone: 949-635-5800

Aliso Viejo Libraries

Aliso Viejo Library
1 Journey
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Phone: 949-360-1730

Aliso Viejo Schools

Aliso Niguel High School
28000 Terrace View Dr
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-3385
Phone: 949-831-5590

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Aliso Viejo Middle School
111 Park Ave
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-2847
Phone: 949-831-2622

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Oak Grove Elementary School
22705 Sanborn
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-6055
Phone: 949-360-9001

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Foxborough Elementary School
27102 Foxborough
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Phone: 949-362-0083

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Don Juan Avila Elementary School
26278 Wood Canyon
Aliso Viejo, California 92656
Phone: 949 349-9452

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HIGHER EDUCATION

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Soka University
1 University Drive
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Phone: 949-480-4000
Soka University, Aliso Viejo is a private four year international liberal arts college offering a 9:1 student/faculty ratio. Aliso Viejo

Miscellany

The population of Aliso Viejo was:
1998 - 33,000
2000 - 40,166
2006 - 41,489

The number of housing units was:
2000 - 16,608

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Median age:
2000 - 32.7 years

Median household income:
2000 - $ 76,409
2005 - $ 85,700

Median house value:
2000 - $ 260,200
2005 - $ 601,000

Aliso Viejo is located in the Pacific Time Zone and does participate in daylight savings time during a portion of the year.