Palmdale, Charter city in Antelope Valley, Los Angeles County, United States
Palmdale extends across 106 square miles of desert landscape at the southern end of Antelope Valley, bordered by the San Gabriel Mountains.
German Lutheran settlers founded the initial settlement called Palmenthal in 1886, mistaking local Joshua trees for palm trees in the area.
The population of 169,450 residents includes a substantial Hispanic community, which represents more than 60 percent of the total demographics.
The California Aqueduct supplies water resources to the region, enabling agricultural development and supporting the needs of residential areas.
Multiple aerospace companies maintain facilities at Palmdale Airport, making the city a center for aircraft assembly and electronic research.
Location: Los Angeles County
Inception: 1886
Elevation above the sea: 810 m
Website: http://www.cityofpalmdale.org
Shares border with: Lancaster, Littlerock
Website: http://cityofpalmdale.org
GPS coordinates: 34.57943,-118.11646
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:15
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