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The population of Avalon is approximately 2,918 (1990).
The amount of land area in Avalon is 3.054 sq. kilometers.
Avalon elevation is 20 feet above sea level. Return to Index Avalon location: 29 miles southwest of Los Angeles Harbor. It is on an island, Santa Catalina just off the Pacific Coast.
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History & History Related Items Avalon history: Catalina was discovered in 1542 by Cabrillo, a Portuguese explorer. It was named in 1602 by the Spanish explorer, Sebastian Vizcaino. It was used by various peoples as a base for hunting sea otters. In 1863, the town experienced a small gold rush. In 1919, William Wrigley, Jr., the then owner of the Chicago Cubs and chewing gum magnate, purchased the island and established a conservation program for the island that still exists today. Tourism is the only source of income for the city. Return to Index Avalon attractions: Return to Index
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