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EL CENTRO, CA

ABOUT THE CITY OF EL CENTRO

The multi-cultural community of El Centro has a history rich in agriculture and is the core of the Imperial Valley's retail district. El Centro, as its name implies, is the center of one of Southern California's most promising new commercial and industrial areas. It is also the county seat of Imperial County http://www.imperialcounty.net and lies 50 feet below sea level.

The bustling City of El Centro http://www.cityofelcentro.org is surrounded by thousands of acres of prime farmland that has transformed the desert into one of the most productive farming regions in California with an annual crop production of over $1 billion. Agriculture is the largest industry in Imperial County and accounts for 48% of all employment. Fifty percent of the jobs in the City of El Centro come from the service and retail sector. A recent growth in the interest of Imperial County as a Filming Location http://www.filmhere.com, has spurred growth in servicing this industry
 
El Centro is situated in the southern most part of California. It is located 128 miles east of San Diego, 60 miles west of Yuma, Arizona and just 10 miles north of Mexicali, Mexico. It is accessible via Interstate 8, State Highway 86 and State Highway 111.
 
The population of El Centro is approximately 45,000 people.

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IMPERIAL, CA

About the City of Imperial

The City of Imperial is truly the center of Imperial Valley. It has a vast wealth of recreational living and unlimited business opportunities in this land of sunshine and clean air.

Imperial Valley is situated in the southeast corner of California. It is noted for its sunny climate and almost unbelievable agricultural productivity. The City of Imperial is the center of activities in this unique area of sun, sand and splendor of Western living. The city's central location in the Imperial Valley and proximity to Mexico makes Imperial and ideal location for industry, and business services.

Nearby recreation facilities satisfy the whim of all, from the desert rat to the most fastidious golfer. The sand dunes provide a Mecca for campers and dune buggy enthusiasts. Mexicali, Mexico, offers quaint souvenir shops and native restaurants. Salton Sea affords excellent fishing. The vicinity abounds in dove, quail, ducks, pheasant and geese for the hunter. Three beautiful, year-round golf courses are within minutes of Imperial.

Imperial is noted for its friendly atmosphere and active community spirit. Excellent schools, with the Imperial Valley College four miles east, and churches of all denominations enhance the cultural status.

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