Camarillo, California

Camarillo (/ˌkæməˈr/ KAM-ə-REE-oh) is a city in Ventura County in the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 70,741, an increase of 5,540 from the 65,201 counted in the 2010 Census. Camarillo is named for brothers Juan and Adolfo Camarillo, prominent Californios who owned Rancho Calleguas and founded the city. California State University, Channel Islands is housed on the former grounds of the Camarillo State Hospital.

Camarillo, California
City
City of Camarillo
Clockwise: California State University Channel Islands; view of Camarillo; Mary Magdalene Chapel
Motto(s): 
"Las Personas Son la Ciudad"
("The People Are the City")
Location of Camarillo in Ventura County, California
Camarillo, California
Location within California
Camarillo, California
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 34°14′N 119°2′W
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyVentura
Rail station1898
IncorporatedOctober 22, 1964
Named forAdolfo and Juan Camarillo
Government
  MayorShawn Mulchay
  State SenatorMonique Limón (D)
  CA AssemblyLaura Friedman (D)
  U. S. Rep.Julia Brownley (D)
  County supervisorKelly Long
Area
  Total19.70 sq mi (51.03 km2)
  Land19.69 sq mi (50.99 km2)
  Water0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2)  0.08%
Elevation
177 ft (54 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total70,741
  Density3,593.47/sq mi (1,387.45/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (PST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
ZIP Codes
93010–93012
Area code805
FIPS code06-10046
GNIS feature IDs1652682, 2409966
Websitewww.cityofcamarillo.org
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