Leggett, California
| Leggett | |||
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 Chandelier Tree in Laggett |
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| Location in California | |||
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| Basic data | |||
| State : | United States | ||
| State : | California | ||
| County : | Mendocino County | ||
| Coordinates : | 39 ° 52 ′ N , 123 ° 43 ′ W | ||
| Time zone : | Pacific ( UTC − 8 / −7 ) | ||
| Residents : | 122 (as of 2010) | ||
| Population density : | 17.4 inhabitants per km 2 | ||
| Area : | 7.0 km 2 (approx. 3 mi 2 ) of which 7.0 km 2 (approx. 3 mi 2 ) is land |
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| Height : | 245 m | ||
| Postal code : | 95585 | ||
| Area code : | +1 707 | ||
| FIPS : | 06-41026 | ||
| GNIS ID : | 2628750 227007, 2628750 | ||
Leggett is a defined area for statistical purposes ( census-designated place ) in Mendocino County in the US state of California .
geography
The place is 12 kilometers east of the coast of the Pacific Ocean and 50 kilometers north of Fort Bragg . Leggett is bounded to the west by the Eel River . The US Highway 101 , which in this section also Redwood Highway is called tangent Leggett in the East.
history
The area's indigenous people were Indians , who sometimes waged serious conflicts with the settlers, with fatalities on both sides. On the other hand, the Indians also helped the settlers cross the country and traded with game and other products.
In recent times Leggett has become increasingly attractive in tourism, as very impressive, very tall coastal redwoods ( Sequoia sempervirens ) grow in the area. A landmark of the place is the Chandelier Tree , through which even cars can drive.
Demographic data
In 2010, a population of 122 was determined, who at that time had an average age of 33.4 years.
Individual evidence
Web links
- weatherbase.com - Climate