Alamorio, California Explained

32.9792°N -115.4614°W

Alamorio
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:California#USA
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in California
Pushpin Image:California Locator Map with US.PNG
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:California
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Imperial County
Coordinates:32.9792°N -115.4614°W
Elevation M:-40
Elevation Ft:-128

Alamorio (from Spanish Álamo and Río meaning "poplar tree" and "river")[1] is an unincorporated community in Imperial County, California. It is located 12.5miles, north-northwest of Holtville, at an elevation of 128 feet (40 m) below sea level. The community resides along the Alamo River and California State Route 78.

A post office operated at Alamorio from 1909 to 1917.

Notes and References

  1. Book: William Bright. Erwin Gustav Gudde. 1500 California place names: their origin and meaning. 20 January 2012. 30 November 1998. University of California Press. 978-0-520-21271-8. 12.