Orinda, Residential city in Contra Costa County, United States
The city lies across tree-covered hills at 151 meters elevation, featuring residential neighborhoods within 20 minutes of downtown San Francisco.
Orinda developed gradually for over a century before its official incorporation as a city on July 1, 1985, establishing independent local governance.
The community places emphasis on maintaining excellent educational institutions and organizing programs through its Parks and Recreation department for social connections.
The Moraga-Orinda Fire District maintains fire protection services while Republic Services handles recycling and waste management for the community.
The city government operates through five departments: Administrative Services, Parks and Recreation, Planning, Police, and Public Works and Engineering.
Location: Contra Costa County
Elevation above the sea: 151 m
Website: https://www.cityoforinda.org/
Website: https://cityoforinda.org
GPS coordinates: 37.88278,-122.17972
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:32
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