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Palemdale lies in Los Angeles County, known as one of the countrys fastest-growing settlements. It occupies part of the High Plains, which is why winters are windy and cool, and winters are characterized by high temperatures and infrequent droughts. The rainy season is during the cold winter season. The city is known for its aerospace industry. Next door to it is Lancaster, whose territory is adjacent to the Pauldale area. Within the city limits is an artificial reservoir (Manual Lake), part of the municipal water system.
For the past couple of decades, the city has been regarded as a community with a high quality of life. The Regional Medical Center, which opened in 2010, is here. It has several buildings and a flight deck. Since 2005, a new transportation center has been operating in the city, serving the rail and bus lines. The citys park and recreation areas have recently been expanded. It includes a 10-seat amphitheater, two pools and a park.
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- Tap water: Yes, safe to drink
- Religious government: Non-religious
- Population: 160,000 people
- GDP: $57,808 / year
- Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
- Power outlets: 115V60Hz
- Internet: 65 Mbps
- Best wireless: AT&T
- 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: Craigslist
- Apartments: Airbnb
- Hotels: Booking.com
- More hotels: Hotels.com
- Best taxi: Uber
- Online electronics shop: Amazon
- Best intl air carrier: Southwest
- Monthly costs for expat: $2600
- Monthly costs for family: $5900
- Monthly costs for local: $1700
- Meal: $11
- Small Cola: $1.6
- Beer 1 Pint: $4
- Coffee: $3
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