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'''Moraga''' is a [[List of cities in California|town]] in [[Contra Costa County, California|Contra Costa County]], [[California]], in the [[San Francisco Bay Area]]. The town is named in honor of Joaquín Moraga, member of the famed [[Californio]] family, son of [[Gabriel Moraga]], and grandson of [[José Joaquín Moraga]], famous 18th century expeditionaries of [[Alta California]]. As of 2010, Moraga had a total population of 16,016&nbsp;people. Moraga is the home of [[Saint Mary's College of California]].
'''Moraga''' is a [[List of municipalities in California|town]] in [[Contra Costa County, California|Contra Costa County]], [[California]], in the [[San Francisco Bay Area]]. The town is named in honor of [[José Joaquín Moraga|Joaquín Moraga]], member of the famed [[Californio]] family. As of 2020, Moraga had a total population of 16,870&nbsp;people. Moraga is the home of [[Saint Mary's College of California]].


==History==
==History==
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The land now called Moraga was first inhabited by the [[Saklan tribe|Saklan]] [[Native Americans in the United States|Native Americans]] who belonged to the [[Bay Miwok]] language group.<ref>[http://www.mdia.org/Cultural%20History/Earlyinhabitants.htm] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120401100824/http://www.mdia.org/Cultural%20History/Earlyinhabitants.htm|date=April 1, 2012}}</ref>
The land now called Moraga was first inhabited by the [[Saklan tribe|Saklan]] [[Native Americans in the United States|Native Americans]] who belonged to the [[Bay Miwok]] language group.<ref>[http://www.mdia.org/Cultural%20History/Earlyinhabitants.htm] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120401100824/http://www.mdia.org/Cultural%20History/Earlyinhabitants.htm|date=April 1, 2012}}</ref>


Joaquin Moraga was the grandson of [[José Joaquín Moraga]], builder of the [[Presidio of San Francisco]] and founder of the pueblo that grew into the city of [[History of San Jose, California|San Jose]]. Joaquin's father [[Tenzin Moraga]] was also a soldier, and an early explorer who named many of the state's rivers, including the [[Sacramento River|Sacramento]] and [[San Joaquin River|San Joaquin]].
Joaquin Moraga was the grandson of [[José Joaquín Moraga]], builder of the [[Presidio of San Francisco]] and founder of the pueblo that grew into the city of [[History of San Jose, California|San Jose]]. Joaquin's father [[Gabriel Moraga]] was also a soldier, and an early explorer who named many of the state's rivers, including the [[Sacramento River|Sacramento]] and [[San Joaquin River|San Joaquin]].


Moraga is located on the 1835 Mexican Land Grant [[Rancho Laguna de Los Palos Colorados]] given to Joaquin Moraga and his cousin, Juan Bernal. Part of that grant was the property today known as Moraga Ranch. The [[Moraga Adobe]] has been preserved and is located in neighboring [[Orinda, California|Orinda]]. Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School, a middle school in Moraga, bears his name.
Moraga is located on the 1835 Mexican Land Grant [[Rancho Laguna de los Palos Colorados]] given to Joaquin Moraga and his cousin, Juan Bernal. Part of that grant was the property today known as Moraga Ranch. The [[Moraga Adobe]] has been preserved and is located in neighboring [[Orinda, California|Orinda]]. Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School, a middle school in Moraga, bears his name.


In the first half of the 20th century, the line of the [[Sacramento Northern Railroad]] ran through Moraga; much of the old right-of-way is now part of the [[Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail]].
In the first half of the 20th century, the line of the [[Sacramento Northern Railroad]] ran through Moraga; much of the old right-of-way is now part of the [[Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail]].


Moraga's first post office opened in 1886, and was closed in 1887; it reopened in 1915.<ref name=CGN>{{California's Geographic Names|666}}</ref> In 1955, Moraga built a new post office.
Moraga's first post office opened in 1886, and was closed in 1887; it reopened in 1915.<ref name=CGN>{{California's Geographic Names|666}}</ref> In 1955, Moraga built a new post office.

[[Saint Mary's College of California]] moved to Moraga in 1928.
[[Saint Mary's College of California]] moved to Moraga in 1928.

Moraga incorporated in 1974, when the communities of ''Moraga Town'', ''Rheem'', and ''Rheem Valley'', united into one town.<ref name="gnis|1659171">{{Cite GNIS|1659171|Moraga}}</ref>
Moraga incorporated in 1974, when the communities of ''Moraga Town'', ''Rheem'', and ''Rheem Valley'', united into one town.<ref name="gnis|1659171">{{Cite GNIS|1659171|Moraga}}</ref>


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==Geography==
==Geography==
[[File:Aerial view of Moraga, California, October 2020.JPG|thumb|left|Aerial view of Moraga.]]
Moraga is located at 37°50'06" North, 122°07'47" West, at an elevation of {{convert|499|ft|m}}.<ref name="gnis|1659171"/> It is located adjacent to the cities of [[Lafayette, California|Lafayette]] and [[Orinda, California|Orinda]], as well as the [[unincorporated community]] of [[Canyon, California|Canyon]]. Other nearby cities include [[Walnut Creek, California|Walnut Creek]], [[Oakland, California|Oakland]], [[San Francisco]], [[Concord, California|Concord]] and [[Berkeley, California|Berkeley]].
Moraga is located at 37°50'06" North, 122°07'47" West, at an elevation of {{convert|499|ft|m}}.<ref name="gnis|1659171"/> It is located adjacent to the cities of [[Lafayette, California|Lafayette]] and [[Orinda, California|Orinda]], as well as the [[unincorporated community]] of [[Canyon, California|Canyon]]. Other nearby cities include [[Walnut Creek, California|Walnut Creek]], [[Oakland, California|Oakland]], [[San Francisco]], [[Concord, California|Concord]] and [[Berkeley, California|Berkeley]].


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|9.4|sqmi|km2}}, of which, {{convert|9.4|sqmi|km2}} is land and 0.09% is water. Moraga is in a valley, surrounded by rolling hills. Large sections of the [[Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail]] pass through the town.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|9.4|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|9.4|sqmi|km2}} is land and 0.09% is water. Moraga is in a valley, surrounded by rolling hills. Large sections of the [[Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail]] pass through the town.


==Climate==
==Climate==
Moraga has a [[Mediterranean climate]], with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. In the summer, morning fog is a common occurrence, but it usually burns off by the late morning or early afternoon, giving way to clear skies the rest of the day. Most of the annual rainfall comes during the winter; snow is very rare, but occasional light dustings have been seen. Over the course of a year, the town averages 26 days of {{convert|90|°F|°C|abbr=on}} or higher, 40 nights of {{convert|32|°F|°C|abbr=on}} or lower, and 59 days with rain. In 2014, the southwestern US was plagued by a serious drought. Moraga was badly burdened, with high fire warnings.<ref name="WRCC">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliMAIN.pl?ca7661|title=SAINT MARYS COLLEGE, CALIFORNIA – Climate Summary |publisher=Western Regional Climate Center |access-date=August 30, 2012}}</ref>
Moraga has a [[Mediterranean climate]], with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. In the summer, morning fog is a common occurrence, but it usually burns off by the late morning or early afternoon, giving way to clear skies the rest of the day. Most of the annual rainfall comes during the winter; snow is very rare, but occasional light dustings have been seen. Over the course of a year, the town averages 26 days of {{convert|90|°F|°C|abbr=on}} or higher, 40 nights of {{convert|32|°F|°C|abbr=on}} or lower, and 59 days with rain. In 2014, the southwestern US was plagued by a serious drought. Moraga was badly burdened, with high fire warnings.<ref name="WRCC">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliMAIN.pl?ca7661|title=SAINT MARYS COLLEGE, CALIFORNIA – Climate Summary |publisher=Western Regional Climate Center |access-date=August 30, 2012}}</ref>

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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
[[File:Moraga Panel of Azulejos (cropped).jpg|thumb|left|Panel of [[azulejo]]s depicting the Moraga family coat of arms at St. Mary's College]]
{{US Census population
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The [[2010 United States Census]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0649187|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140715031809/http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0649187|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 15, 2014|title=2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA – Moraga town|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=July 12, 2014}}</ref> reported that Moraga had a population of 16,016. The population density was 1,696.3 people per square mile (654.9/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup of Moraga was 12,201 (76.2%) [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 277 (1.7%) [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 31 (0.2%) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2,393 (14.9%) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 25 (0.2%) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 281 (1.8%) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 808 (5.0%) from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] people of any race were 1,123 persons (7.0%).
The [[2010 United States Census]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0649187|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140715031809/http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0649187|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 15, 2014|title=2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA – Moraga town|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=July 12, 2014}}</ref> reported that Moraga had a population of 16,016. The population density was {{convert|1,696.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of Moraga was 12,201 (76.2%) [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 277 (1.7%) [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 31 (0.2%) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2,393 (14.9%) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 25 (0.2%) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 281 (1.8%) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 808 (5.0%) from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] people of any race were 1,123 persons (7.0%).


The Census reported that 14,293 people (89.2% of the population) lived in households, 1,545 (9.6%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 178 (1.1%) were institutionalized.
The Census reported that 14,293 people (89.2% of the population) lived in households, 1,545 (9.6%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 178 (1.1%) were institutionalized.
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The population was spread out, with 3,474 people (21.7%) under the age of 18, 2,342 people (14.6%) aged 18 to 24, 2,193 people (13.7%) aged 25 to 44, 4,947 people (30.9%) aged 45 to 64, and 3,060 people (19.1%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males.
The population was spread out, with 3,474 people (21.7%) under the age of 18, 2,342 people (14.6%) aged 18 to 24, 2,193 people (13.7%) aged 25 to 44, 4,947 people (30.9%) aged 45 to 64, and 3,060 people (19.1%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males.


There were 5,754 housing units at an average density of 609.4 per square mile (235.3/km{{sup|2}}), of which 4,673 (83.9%) were owner-occupied, and 897 (16.1%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.1%. 12,073 people (75.4% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 2,220 people (13.9%) lived in rental housing units.
There were 5,754 housing units at an average density of {{convert|609.4|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}, of which 4,673 (83.9%) were owner-occupied, and 897 (16.1%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.1%. 12,073 people (75.4% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 2,220 people (13.9%) lived in rental housing units.


==Politics==
==Politics==
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==Education==
==Education==
[[File:Brousseau Hall 4716 (cropped).jpg|thumb|right|[[Saint Mary's College of California]]]]
Moraga is home to the grade schools of Los Perales Elementary, Donald L. Rheem School, Camino Pablo School, and Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School; Campolindo High School; and Saint Mary's College of California, a private college. In 2011, Moraga was named a top city to live and learn in.<ref name="GREATSCHOOLS">{{cite web|url=http://www.greatschools.org/find-a-school/slideshows/4079-best-cities-2011-west.gs?page=2#slide|title=Find a school skills articles, book lists, videos, and milestones - GreatSchools|website=Parenting}}</ref>
Moraga is home to the grade schools of Los Perales Elementary, Donald L. Rheem School, Camino Pablo School, and Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School; Campolindo High School; and Saint Mary's College of California, a private college. In 2011, Moraga was named a top city to live and learn in.<ref name="GREATSCHOOLS">{{cite web|url=http://www.greatschools.org/find-a-school/slideshows/4079-best-cities-2011-west.gs?page=2#slide|title=Find a school skills articles, book lists, videos, and milestones - GreatSchools|website=Parenting}}</ref>


===Primary and secondary schools===
===Primary and secondary schools===
The majority of Moraga is in the [[Moraga School District]]<!--ELM 25740-->.<ref name=ContraCostaSDmap>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st06_ca/schooldistrict_maps/c06013_contra_costa/DC20SD_C06013.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Contra Costa County, CA|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=December 25, 2022}}</ref> That district includes:
The [[Moraga School District]] includes:
* Camino Pablo Elementary School, grades K–5<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.moraga.k12.ca.us/CP/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=October 24, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070218193630/http://www.moraga.k12.ca.us/cp/ |archive-date=February 18, 2007 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
* Camino Pablo Elementary School, grades K–5<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.moraga.k12.ca.us/CP/ |title=Camino Pablo Elementary school |access-date=October 24, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070218193630/http://www.moraga.k12.ca.us/cp/ |archive-date=February 18, 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* Los Perales Elementary School, grades K–5<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lp.moraga.k12.ca.us/|title=Los Perales Elementary School: Home Page|website=lp.moraga.k12.ca.us}}</ref>
* Los Perales Elementary School, grades K–5<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lp.moraga.k12.ca.us/|title=Los Perales Elementary School: Home Page|website=lp.moraga.k12.ca.us}}</ref>
* Donald L. Rheem Elementary School, grades K–5<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rh.moraga.k12.ca.us/|title=Donald Rheem Elementary School: Home Page|website=rh.moraga.k12.ca.us}}</ref>
* Donald L. Rheem Elementary School, grades K–5<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rh.moraga.k12.ca.us/|title=Donald Rheem Elementary School: Home Page|website=rh.moraga.k12.ca.us}}</ref>
* Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School, grades 6–8<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.jm.moraga.k12.ca.us/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=January 2, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111006164420/http://jm.moraga.k12.ca.us/ |archive-date=October 6, 2011 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all }}</ref>
* Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School, grades 6–8<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.jm.moraga.k12.ca.us/ |title=Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School: Home Page |access-date=January 2, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111006164420/http://jm.moraga.k12.ca.us/ |archive-date=October 6, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


The [[Acalanes Union High School District]] includes:
A small section of Moraga is in [[Orinda Union Elementary School District]]<!--ELM 28860-->.<ref name=ContraCostaSDmap/>

All of Moraga is in the [[Acalanes Union High School District]].<ref name=ContraCostaSDmap/> That district includes:
*[[Campolindo High School]], grades 9–12
*[[Campolindo High School]], grades 9–12


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==Notable people==
==Notable people==

*[[Erika Henningsen]], Lead performer in Tony Award nominated musical, ''Mean Girls''
*[[Conrad Bassett-Bouchard]], North American Scrabble champion
*[[Conrad Bassett-Bouchard]], North American Scrabble champion
*[[Matt Biondi]], Olympic gold medalist (swimming)
*[[Matt Biondi]], Olympic gold medalist (swimming)
*[[Corbin Burnes]], Major League Baseball pitcher; attended St. Mary's College<ref>{{Cite web|date=August 31, 2020|title=Corbin Burnes Wins UCU WCC Alumni Player of the Week Honors|url=https://wccsports.com/news/2020/8/31/baseball-corbin-burnes-wins-ucu-wcc-alumni-player-of-the-week-honors.aspx|access-date=February 14, 2022|website=wccsports.com|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Rajiv Chandrasekaran]], journalist, author; was raised in Moraga<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ross |first=Martha |date=2016-11-10 |title=Moraga: Campolindo grad, ex-war reporter’s podcast captures ‘remarkable’ good news stories |url=https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2016/11/10/upstanders-with-new-podcast-stanford-grad-an-former-war-reporter-tells-good-news-stories/ |access-date=2024-09-24 |website=East Bay Times |language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Hans Florine]], speed climber
*[[Hans Florine]], speed climber
*[[Will Forte]], actor, comedian, and writer; former cast member of ''Saturday Night Live''
*[[Will Forte]], actor, comedian and writer
*[[George Harrison (swimmer)|George Harrison]], 1960 Olympic gold medalist and world record holder (swimming)
*[[George Harrison (swimmer)|George Harrison]], 1960 Olympic gold medalist and world record holder (swimming)
*[[Erika Henningsen]], lead performer in Tony Award nominated musical, ''Mean Girls''; voice of [[Charlie Morningstar]] in ''[[Hazbin Hotel]]'' on [[Amazon Prime Video]]
*[[Daniel Levitin]], best-selling author, cognitive neuroscientist, and musician
*[[Daniel Levitin]], best-selling author, cognitive neuroscientist, and musician
*[[Andrew Mayne]], best-selling author, artificial intelligence researcher, television personality
*[[Patty Mills]], professional NBA player, [[San Antonio Spurs]]
*[[Patty Mills]], [[NBA]] player, [[San Antonio Spurs]], attended St. Mary's College
*[[Aaron Poreda]], Major League Baseball pitcher
*[[Aaron Poreda]], Major League Baseball pitcher
*[[Stephen Robinson]], astronaut and professor
*[[Stephen Robinson]], astronaut and professor
*[[J.R. Rotem]], Canadian-Israeli-American record producer
*[[Kim Vandenberg]], Olympic silver medalist (swimming)
*[[Kim Vandenberg]], Olympic silver medalist (swimming)
*[[Peter Varellas]], Olympic silver medalist (water polo)
*[[Peter Varellas]], Olympic silver medalist (water polo)
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==External links==
==External links==
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Moraga, California
Town
Town of Moraga
Top: view of Moraga; bottom: St. Mary's College
Location in Contra Costa County and the state of California
Location in Contra Costa County and the state of California
Moraga, California is located in the United States
Moraga, California
Moraga, California
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 37°50′06″N 122°07′47″W / 37.83500°N 122.12972°W / 37.83500; -122.12972
CountryUSA
State California
CountyContra Costa
IncorporatedNovember 13, 1974[1]
Government
 • MayorTeresa Onoda[2]
 • State SenatorJesse Arreguín (D)[3]
 • State AssemblyRebecca Bauer-Kahan (D)[4]
 • U. S. CongressMark DeSaulnier (D)[5]
Area
[6]
 • Total
9.45 sq mi (24.49 km2)
 • Land9.45 sq mi (24.46 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)  0.09%
Elevation
499 ft (152 m)
Population
 (2020)[7]
 • Total
16,870
 • Density1,800/sq mi (690/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP codes
94556, 94570, 94575
Area code925
FIPS code06-49187 (formerly 06-49194)
GNIS feature IDs1659171, 2413013
Websitewww.moraga.ca.us

Moraga is a town in Contra Costa County, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area. The town is named in honor of Joaquín Moraga, member of the famed Californio family. As of 2020, Moraga had a total population of 16,870 people. Moraga is the home of Saint Mary's College of California.

History

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Moraga is named after Joaquín Moraga, the Californio ranchero who founded the town. He was the son and grandson of famed expeditionaries Gabriel Moraga and José Joaquín Moraga.

The land now called Moraga was first inhabited by the Saklan Native Americans who belonged to the Bay Miwok language group.[8]

Joaquin Moraga was the grandson of José Joaquín Moraga, builder of the Presidio of San Francisco and founder of the pueblo that grew into the city of San Jose. Joaquin's father Gabriel Moraga was also a soldier, and an early explorer who named many of the state's rivers, including the Sacramento and San Joaquin.

Moraga is located on the 1835 Mexican Land Grant Rancho Laguna de los Palos Colorados given to Joaquin Moraga and his cousin, Juan Bernal. Part of that grant was the property today known as Moraga Ranch. The Moraga Adobe has been preserved and is located in neighboring Orinda. Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School, a middle school in Moraga, bears his name.

In the first half of the 20th century, the line of the Sacramento Northern Railroad ran through Moraga; much of the old right-of-way is now part of the Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail.

Moraga's first post office opened in 1886, and was closed in 1887; it reopened in 1915.[9] In 1955, Moraga built a new post office. Saint Mary's College of California moved to Moraga in 1928. Moraga incorporated in 1974, when the communities of Moraga Town, Rheem, and Rheem Valley, united into one town.[10]

In June 2017, Moraga declared a fiscal emergency, because a sinkhole in the downtown area and a failed bridge on Canyon Road were expected to cost $5 million to repair.[11]

Geography

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Aerial view of Moraga.

Moraga is located at 37°50'06" North, 122°07'47" West, at an elevation of 499 feet (152 m).[10] It is located adjacent to the cities of Lafayette and Orinda, as well as the unincorporated community of Canyon. Other nearby cities include Walnut Creek, Oakland, San Francisco, Concord and Berkeley.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 9.4 square miles (24 km2), of which 9.4 square miles (24 km2) is land and 0.09% is water. Moraga is in a valley, surrounded by rolling hills. Large sections of the Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail pass through the town.

Climate

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Moraga has a Mediterranean climate, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. In the summer, morning fog is a common occurrence, but it usually burns off by the late morning or early afternoon, giving way to clear skies the rest of the day. Most of the annual rainfall comes during the winter; snow is very rare, but occasional light dustings have been seen. Over the course of a year, the town averages 26 days of 90 °F (32 °C) or higher, 40 nights of 32 °F (0 °C) or lower, and 59 days with rain. In 2014, the southwestern US was plagued by a serious drought. Moraga was badly burdened, with high fire warnings.[12]

Moraga
Climate chart (explanation)
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Metric conversion
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Climate data for Moraga, California (Saint Mary's College)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 69
(21) 		74
(23) 		87
(31) 		90
(32) 		98
(37) 		108
(42) 		110
(43) 		105
(41) 		109
(43) 		96
(36) 		85
(29) 		73
(23) 		110
(43)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 53.1
(11.7) 		58.1
(14.5) 		61.7
(16.5) 		66.8
(19.3) 		71.5
(21.9) 		77.3
(25.2) 		81.9
(27.7) 		81.0
(27.2) 		80.5
(26.9) 		72.7
(22.6) 		61.9
(16.6) 		54.0
(12.2) 		68.4
(20.2)
Daily mean °F (°C) 44.1
(6.7) 		48.0
(8.9) 		50.4
(10.2) 		54.3
(12.4) 		59.0
(15.0) 		64.1
(17.8) 		67.7
(19.8) 		67.5
(19.7) 		66.3
(19.1) 		59.4
(15.2) 		50.8
(10.4) 		45.0
(7.2) 		56.4
(13.5)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 35.1
(1.7) 		37.9
(3.3) 		39.1
(3.9) 		41.7
(5.4) 		46.5
(8.1) 		50.8
(10.4) 		53.6
(12.0) 		53.9
(12.2) 		52.1
(11.2) 		46.2
(7.9) 		39.6
(4.2) 		36.0
(2.2) 		44.4
(6.9)
Record low °F (°C) 18
(−8) 		19
(−7) 		22
(−6) 		28
(−2) 		32
(0) 		37
(3) 		42
(6) 		40
(4) 		35
(2) 		28
(−2) 		19
(−7) 		14
(−10) 		14
(−10)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 6.12
(155) 		4.28
(109) 		3.74
(95) 		1.98
(50) 		0.62
(16) 		0.16
(4.1) 		0.05
(1.3) 		0.07
(1.8) 		0.25
(6.4) 		1.63
(41) 		3.59
(91) 		4.98
(126) 		27.47
(696.6)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 10 9 9 5 3 1 0 1 1 4 7 9 59
Source: Western Regional Climate Center[13]

Demographics

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Panel of azulejos depicting the Moraga family coat of arms at St. Mary's College
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
197014,205—
198015,0145.7%
199015,8525.6%
200016,2902.8%
201016,016−1.7%
202016,8705.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[14]

The 2010 United States Census[15] reported that Moraga had a population of 16,016. The population density was 1,696.3 inhabitants per square mile (654.9/km2). The racial makeup of Moraga was 12,201 (76.2%) White, 277 (1.7%) African American, 31 (0.2%) Native American, 2,393 (14.9%) Asian, 25 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 281 (1.8%) from other races, and 808 (5.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1,123 persons (7.0%).

The Census reported that 14,293 people (89.2% of the population) lived in households, 1,545 (9.6%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 178 (1.1%) were institutionalized.

There were 5,570 households, out of which 1,945 (34.9%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 3,685 (66.2%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 418 (7.5%) had a female householder with no husband present, 165 (3.0%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 121 (2.2%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 24 (0.4%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 1,073 households (19.3%) were made up of individuals, and 564 (10.1%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57. There were 4,268 families (76.6% of all households); the average family size was 2.95.

The population was spread out, with 3,474 people (21.7%) under the age of 18, 2,342 people (14.6%) aged 18 to 24, 2,193 people (13.7%) aged 25 to 44, 4,947 people (30.9%) aged 45 to 64, and 3,060 people (19.1%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males.

There were 5,754 housing units at an average density of 609.4 units per square mile (235.3 units/km2), of which 4,673 (83.9%) were owner-occupied, and 897 (16.1%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.1%. 12,073 people (75.4% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 2,220 people (13.9%) lived in rental housing units.

Politics

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As of February 10, 2019, Moraga has 11,024 voters with 4,737 (43%) registered Democrats, 2,766 (25.1%) registered Republicans and 3,105 (28.2%) independent voters.[16]

Education

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Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga is home to the grade schools of Los Perales Elementary, Donald L. Rheem School, Camino Pablo School, and Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School; Campolindo High School; and Saint Mary's College of California, a private college. In 2011, Moraga was named a top city to live and learn in.[17]

Primary and secondary schools

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The majority of Moraga is in the Moraga School District.[18] That district includes:

  • Camino Pablo Elementary School, grades K–5[19]
  • Los Perales Elementary School, grades K–5[20]
  • Donald L. Rheem Elementary School, grades K–5[21]
  • Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School, grades 6–8[22]

A small section of Moraga is in Orinda Union Elementary School District.[18]

All of Moraga is in the Acalanes Union High School District.[18] That district includes:

The Saklan School (formerly known as Saklan Valley School and The Carden School of Moraga), a private elementary school founded in 1954, is also located in Moraga.[23] It is a co-educational school with around 155 students from preschool to 8th grade. The school is accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools (a member of the National Association of Independent Schools), and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. It has a maximum class size of 16.

Moraga's only public high school is Campolindo High School, although some Moraga students choose to attend Miramonte High School, located just across the town border in Orinda. Both schools are part of the Acalanes Union High School District, which encompasses Moraga, Lafayette, Orinda, and parts of Walnut Creek.

Orion Academy is a private secondary school for students with conditions such as Asperger syndrome, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and nonverbal learning disorder.

Colleges and universities

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Saint Mary's College of California is located just northeast of downtown Moraga;[9] it is a Catholic university with 3,962 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the 2007–2008 school year. The college was originally located in San Francisco and then Oakland, but moved to Moraga in 1928.

Public libraries

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The Moraga Library of the Contra Costa County Library is located along Saint Marys Road in Moraga.[24]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "California Cities by Incorporation Date". California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions. Archived from the original (Word) on October 17, 2013. Retrieved March 27, 2013.
  2. ^ "Town Council: Moraga, CA". Moraga.ca.us. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
  3. ^ "Senators". State of California. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
  4. ^ "Members Assembly". State of California. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
  5. ^ "California's 10th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
  6. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
  7. ^ "Moraga (town) QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  8. ^ [1] Archived April 1, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  9. ^ a b Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 666. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
  10. ^ a b "Moraga". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  11. ^ Allison Graham (August 1, 2017). "Moraga sinks into fiscal straits". San Francisco Chronicle.
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