Cathedral City, Desert resort city in Riverside County, California, US
Cathedral City lies between Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage in the Coachella Valley, with the San Jacinto Mountains creating a natural backdrop.
The settlement began in 1925 with a housing subdivision, gaining municipality status in 1981 as the second largest population center in Coachella Valley.
The city organizes the Mexican Independence Day festival each September, featuring traditional ceremonies and celebrations of Hispanic heritage.
The municipal area covers 21.5 square miles of land, offering various housing options from standard residences to upscale properties.
The city received its name from Cathedral Canyon, where rock formations resembled cathedral spires until a flood in 1946 modified their appearance.
Location: Riverside County
Inception: 1925
Website: http://www.cathedralcity.gov
Shares border with: Sky Valley, Rancho Mirage
Website: http://cathedralcity.gov
GPS coordinates: 33.80778,-116.46472
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:28
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