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Temecula is a city in Riverside County, California, United States. Population: 109,428 (2014). It ranks 5th on the list of cities in the county with the largest number of residents, 59th on the same list for California, and 259th on the same list for the United States. The city’s name comes from the Native American word Temecunga, which translates to “Place of the Sun” or as “The place where the Sun shines through the fog.”
Temecula is in the southwestern part of the so-called Inland Empire. Temecula is bordered by the town of Murrieta from the northwest, by hills to the west, south and southeast, and by vineyards to the east. The area of the city is 78.13 km², including 0.04 km² (0.05%) of open water. There are 39 parks in the city.
The major freeways I-15, I-215 and SR 79 run through the town, while Murrieta Airport (French Valley) offers air links.
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- Air quality: 33 US AQI Good. Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
- Tap water: Yes, safe to drink
- Religious government: Non-religious
- Population: 110,000 people
- GDP: $57,808 / year
- Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
- Power outlets: 115V60Hz
- Internet: 42 Mbps
- Best wireless: Verizon
- Pay without cash: Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
- Tipping: How much should I tip at a restaurant? A gratuity of 15 to 20 per cent on top of the bill (before sales tax) is standard, with 25 per cent given for topnotch service. Servers in America work hard for the money – they’re generally friendly, knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile for customers.
- Apartment listings: AirBnb
- Apartments: Airbnb
- Hotels: Booking.com
- More hotels: Hotels.com
- Best taxi: Uber
- Online electronics shop: Amazon
- Best intl air carrier: United Airlines
- Monthly costs for expat: $2700
- Monthly costs for family: $6800
- Monthly costs for local: $1900
- Meal: $13
- Small Cola: $1.9
- Beer 1 Pint: $5
- Coffee: $4
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