Olancha
Census-designated place in Inyo County, California
Olancha is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Inyo County, California, with 131 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,658 ft (1,115 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cartago, 2.8 miles NW.
- 131residents (2020 Census)
- 3,658 ftelevation · 1,115 m
- 7.8 sq miland area · 20.3 km²
- 17 / sq mipopulation density
- 93549ZIP code
About Olancha
Olancha (Timbisha: Pakwa' si) is a census-designated place in Inyo County, California, United States. Olancha is located on U.S. Route 395, 37 miles (60 km) south-southeast of Independence. As of the 2020 census, the population was 131, down from 192 at the 2010 census.
Located in the Owens Valley next to the now mostly dry Owens Lake, the arid settlement is home to a major bottled water plant for Crystal Geyser Natural Alpine Spring Water.
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Olancha had 131 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 131 |
|---|---|
| Density | 17 per sq mi (6 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Olancha at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Inyo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 131 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.84 sq mi (20.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,658 ft (1,115 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.2698° N, 118.0013° W |
| ZIP code | 93549 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0653490 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Olancha
- Cartago2.8 mi NW
- Keeler16.6 mi NE
- Kennedy Meadows19.1 mi S
- Lone Pine21.5 mi N
- Darwin23.0 mi E
- Pearsonville31.6 mi S
- Ponderosa31.7 mi W
- Cedar Slope33.3 mi W
- Camp Nelson35.1 mi W
- Sequoia Crest35.3 mi W
- Pierpoint36.2 mi W
- Silver City38.5 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Olancha
What county is Olancha in?
Olancha is in Inyo County, California.
What is the population of Olancha, CA?
131 people lived in Olancha at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Olancha, CA?
The ZIP code of Olancha is 93549.
What is the elevation of Olancha?
3,658 feet (1,115 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Olancha?
Cartago (2.8 mi), Keeler (16.6 mi), Kennedy Meadows (19.1 mi), Lone Pine (21.5 mi), Darwin (23.0 mi).
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