Llano, California
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| Llano | |
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| unincorporated community | |
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  Llano | |
| Coordinates: 34°29′36″N 117°47′16″W / 34.49333°N 117.78778°WCoordinates: 34°29′36″N 117°47′16″W / 34.49333°N 117.78778°W | |
| Country |
 United States of America |
| State |
 California |
| County |
 Los Angeles |
| Government | |
| Area | |
| • Total | 112.90 sq mi (292.40 km2) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 1,201 |
| • Density | 11/sq mi (4.1/km2) |
| Time zone | Pacific (PST) (UTC-8) |
| • Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| ZIP codes | 93544 |
| Area code(s) | 661 |
Llano is a unincorporated community located in Los Angeles County, California, near the San Bernardino Countyline. The town has a population of about 1200.
Geography
Llano is located about 25 miles (40 km) Southeast of Palmdale in the Antelope Valley portion of Southern California. The town of Pearblossom lies to the West, while the town of Pinon Hills lies to the East. Pearblossom Highway (State Route 138) runs through the heart of Llano and is its principal street.
Details
- Mayor: Billy Moses
- Postal ZIP Code: 93544
- County: Los Angeles
- Population: 1201
- Telephone area code: 661
- Land area: 292,400,791 square meters
- Water area: 10 square meters (man made)
History
Llano was once the home of English writer Aldous Huxley. At the turn of the 20th century there were socialist colonies in Llano, the most notable being Job Harriman's Llano Del Rio commune. The ruins of Llano Del Rio are still extant along Highway 138 east of 165th Street East.
Notable residents
- Aldous Huxley's former home, now Pearblossom Picture Ranch, a filming location.
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Unincorporated Los Angeles County | | ||
| Unincorporated Los Angeles County Littlerock Juniper Hills Pearblossom Valyermo |
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Pinon Hills | ||
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| Largo Vista |
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