Potrero

Census-designated place in San Diego County, California

Aerial view of Potrero, California
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Potrero is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Diego County, California, with 648 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,336 ft (712 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Campo, 7.9 miles E.

About Potrero

Potrero (Spanish for "Pasture") is a census-designated place in the Mountain Empire area of southeastern San Diego County, California. The population was 648 at the 2020 United States census, down from 656 at the 2010 census.

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Potrero, CA population

Potrero had 648 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census648
Density206 per sq mi (79 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Potrero at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountySan Diego County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population648 (2020)
Land area3.15 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Elevation2,336 ft (712 m)
Coordinates32.6131° N, 116.6068° W
ZIP code91980
Census code (GEOID)0658478

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Potrero

What county is Potrero in?

Potrero is in San Diego County, California.

What is the population of Potrero, CA?

648 people lived in Potrero at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Potrero, CA?

The ZIP code of Potrero is 91980.

What is the elevation of Potrero?

2,336 feet (712 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Potrero?

Campo (7.9 mi), Pine Valley (16.7 mi), Jamul (17.0 mi), Descanso (17.8 mi), Alpine (18.1 mi).

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