Poway, California
Poway (/ˈpaʊ.eɪ/) is a city in San Diego County, California, United States. The unincorporated community became a city on December 1, 1980.[6] Poway's rural roots influenced its motto "The City in the Country". The city has a population of 48,841 as of the 2020 United States census.[7]
Poway | |
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| City of Poway | |
 The Twin Peaks above Poway in August 2004. | |
 Flag  Seal | |
| Motto: "The City in the Country!" | |
 Location in San Diego County | |
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| Coordinates: 32°58′12″N 117°02′19″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | San Diego |
| Incorporated | December 1, 1980[1] |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| • Body |
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| • City manager | Chris Hazeltine[3] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.16 sq mi (101.44 km2) |
| • Land | 39.08 sq mi (101.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) 0.22% |
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 48,841 |
| • Density | 1,200/sq mi (480/km2) |
| Demonym | Powegian |
| Time zone | UTC−08:00 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−07:00 (PDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 92064, 92074 |
| Area code | 858 |
| FIPS code | 06-58520 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1661258, 2411480 |
| Website | www |
Poway is considered part of San Diego's North County.[8]