Chula Vista
City in San Diego County, California
Chula Vista is a city in San Diego County, California, with 275,487 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 66 ft (20 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bonita, 3.1 miles N.
- 275,487residents (2020 Census)
- 66 ftelevation · 20 m
- 49.7 sq miland area · 128.8 km²
- 5,541 / sq mipopulation density
- 91913main ZIP code (8 in total)
About Chula Vista
Chula Vista ( CHOO-lə VIST-ə; Spanish for 'Beautiful/Pretty View', Spanish pronunciation: [ˈtʃula ˈβista] ) is a city in San Diego County, California, United States. It is the second-most populous city in the San Diego metropolitan area, the seventh-most populous city in Southern California, the 15th-most populous city in the state of California, and the 81st-most populous city in the United States. The population was 275,487 as of the 2020 census, up from 243,916 as of the 2010 census. It is located in the South Bay, about halfway—7.5 miles (12.1 km)—between the two downtowns of the San Diego–Tijuana region. Chula Vista is named for its scenic location between San Diego Bay and coastal mountain foothills.
The area, along with San Diego, was inhabited by the Kumeyaay before contact from the Spanish, who later claimed the area. In 1821, Chula Vista became part of the newly declared Mexican Empire, which reformed as the First Mexican Republic two years later. California became part of the United States in 1848 as a result of the Mexican–American War, and was admitted to the union as a state in 1850.
Founded in the early 19th century and incorporated in October 1911, fast population growth has recently been observed in the city. The city is home to the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center, Sesame Place San Diego, North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, Chula Vista Marina, and the Living Coast Discovery Center.
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- Median household income
- $108,032
- Median home value
- $758,700
- Median rent
- $2,229/mo
- Median age
- 37.1
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Chula Vista had 275,487 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 275,487 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,541 per sq mi (2,140 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chula Vista at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Diego County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 275,487 (2020) |
| Land area | 49.71 sq mi (128.8 km²) |
| Water area | 2.32 sq mi (6.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.6277° N, 117.0152° W |
| ZIP codes | 91913, 91902, 91910, 91911, 91914, 91915, 92139, 92154 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0613392 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chula Vista
- Bonita3.1 mi N
- National City5.5 mi NW
- La Presa5.9 mi N
- Imperial Beach7.2 mi SW
- Lemon Grove7.4 mi N
- Spring Valley7.4 mi N
- Coronado8.5 mi W
- Casa de Oro-Mount Helix9.8 mi N
- La Mesa9.9 mi N
- Jamul10.5 mi NE
- Rancho San Diego10.8 mi NE
- El Cajon12.4 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Chula Vista
What county is Chula Vista in?
Chula Vista is in San Diego County, California.
What is the population of Chula Vista, CA?
275,487 people lived in Chula Vista at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chula Vista, CA?
The main ZIP code is 91913. Other ZIP codes: 91902, 91910, 91911, 91914, 91915, 92139, 92154.
What is the elevation of Chula Vista?
66 feet (20 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chula Vista?
Bonita (3.1 mi), National City (5.5 mi), La Presa (5.9 mi), Imperial Beach (7.2 mi), Lemon Grove (7.4 mi).
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