Page Contents for Upland, California

Statistics & Facts

Location

History & History-related items

City Attractions

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Statistics & Facts

The California state capital is Sacramento.
The population of Upland is approximately 63,374 (1990), 73732 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 24,496 (1990), 25823 (2010).
The amount of land area in Upland is 39.085 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0.085 sq kilometers.
The distance from Upland to Washington DC is 2393 miles.
The distance to the California state capital is 374 miles. (as the crow flies)
Upland is positioned 34.11 degrees north of the equator and 117.65 degrees west of the prime meridian.

Location

in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, not far from Los Angeles
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History & History Related Items

Upland was settled in the early 1880's. Until 1906, it's name was North Ontario. At that time, the name was changed to Upland.
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The settling of Upland

1880's

The incorporation of Upland

1906

Attractions

Prominent in Upland is one of the 12 Madonna of the Trail monuments. These monuments mark the pioneers' paths across the United States. Upland is also home to the Chaffey Communities Cultural Center, which also includes a good history museum.
Upland has both residential and industrial areas. Types of industry in Upland are: communications, medical supplies, citrus fruit and related business, chemicals and more.
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