Santa Margarita
Census-designated place in San Luis Obispo County, California
Santa Margarita is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in San Luis Obispo County, California, with 1,291 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,014 ft (309 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Garden Farms, 1.9 miles N.
- 1,291residents (2020 Census)
- 1,014 ftelevation · 309 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.3 km²
- 2,495 / sq mipopulation density
- 93410ZIP code
About Santa Margarita
Santa Margarita (Spanish for "St. Margaret") is an unincorporated community located in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. It was founded in 1889 near Cuesta Peak and San Luis Obispo along today's State Route 58. The town's name comes from the Mexican Alta California land grant of Rancho Santa Margarita. It is home to the Santa Margarita de Cortona Asistencia site. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Santa Margarita as a census-designated place (CDP). The population was 1,291 at the 2020 census.
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Santa Margarita had 1,291 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,291 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,495 per sq mi (963 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Santa Margarita at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | San Luis Obispo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,291 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.52 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3894° N, 120.6082° W |
| ZIP code | 93410 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0669182 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Santa Margarita
- Garden Farms1.9 mi N
- California Polytechnic State University6.6 mi SW
- Atascadero8.0 mi NW
- San Luis Obispo9.2 mi S
- Creston10.2 mi NE
- Los Ranchos12.3 mi S
- Edna12.3 mi S
- Templeton13.1 mi NW
- Los Osos13.5 mi SW
- Morro Bay14.2 mi W
- Avila Beach14.6 mi SW
- Cayucos16.2 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Santa Margarita
What county is Santa Margarita in?
Santa Margarita is in San Luis Obispo County, California.
What is the population of Santa Margarita, CA?
1,291 people lived in Santa Margarita at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Santa Margarita, CA?
The ZIP code of Santa Margarita is 93410.
What is the elevation of Santa Margarita?
1,014 feet (309 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Santa Margarita?
Garden Farms (1.9 mi), California Polytechnic State University (6.6 mi), Atascadero (8.0 mi), San Luis Obispo (9.2 mi), Creston (10.2 mi).
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