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Lafayette, CA
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The City of Lafayette, incorporated in 1968, is mostly situated on a former Mexican land grant, Rancho Acalanes. The community took the name of Lafayette in 1857. In 1937 Lafayette's population was 4,000 when the Caldecott Tunnel opened the area for growth. While mostly a residential community of quarter-acre or larger lots, Lafayette has seen office growth and supports a small but vital retail business district along the main street of Mt. Diablo Blvd., as well as several restaurants recognized throughout the Bay Area. Most residents are homeowners living in a country setting and commuting to major Bay Area business centers.
POPULATION: 24,500
CLIMATE: Winter range: 30's-60's Summer range: 50's-90's Average annual rainfall: 26 inches
SCHOOLS: Public: Five elementary schools and one intermediate school operated by the Lafayette School District; Acalanes High School operated by the Acalanes Union High School District; some Lafayette students attend Campolindo High School in Moraga, operated by the same district. Private: Pre-schools including Montessori; one parochial k-8 elementary.
RECREATION: Lafayette Reservoir for fishing, hiking, biking, picnicking; several private swim and tennis club facilities.
CHURCHES: All denominations are represented in Lafayette and neighboring communities.
HOSPITALS: Hospitals in Oakland and Berkeley: John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek.
TRANSPORTATION: County transit buses serve the Lafayette BART station.
SHOPPING: Downtown shopping centers feature a wide range of specialty shops. Major grocery chains are represented.
Area Code: 925
Zip Code: 94549
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