Laguna Niguel, California
Laguna Niguel (/ləˈɡuːnə nɪˈɡɛl/) is a city in Orange County, California, United States. The name Laguna Niguel is derived from the words "Laguna" (Spanish for "lagoon") and "Niguili" (the name of a Native American village once located near Aliso Creek). As of the 2020 census, the population was 64,355. Laguna Niguel is located in the San Joaquin Hills in the southeastern corner of Orange County, close to the Pacific Ocean, and borders the cities of Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, and San Juan Capistrano.
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Suburban homes in Laguna Niguel, 2004 | |
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Location of Laguna Niguel in Orange County, California | |
Laguna Niguel Location in the United States Laguna Niguel Laguna Niguel (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 33°31′55″N 117°42′9″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Orange |
| Incorporated | December 1, 1989 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| • Mayor | Kelly Jennings |
| • Mayor Pro Tem | Rischi Paul Sharma |
| • City Council | Ray Gennaway Stephanie Oddo Sandy Rains |
| • City Manager | Tamara Letourneau |
| • Deputy City Manager | Justin Martin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.79 sq mi (38.30 km2) |
| • Land | 14.74 sq mi (38.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) 0.35% |
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 64,355 |
| • Density | 4,400/sq mi (1,700/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes | 92607, 92677 |
| Area code | 949 |
| FIPS code | 06-39248 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1660875, 2411597 |
| Website | cityoflagunaniguel |
Laguna Niguel has its origins in the Rancho Niguel Mexican land grant, which was acquired in 1959 by the Laguna Niguel Corporation to develop one of California's first master-planned communities. As a predominantly residential city, Laguna Niguel serves as a bedroom community for the job centers of northern and central Orange County. Laguna Niguel has a median household income 31 percent above the Orange County average and nearly double the U.S. average. It is known for its mild coastal climate, low crime rate, and its numerous parks and public trails.