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Population - Approx.
12,000
Elevation - 85'
to 1560'
Area - 18.2 sq.
miles or 12,748 acres,11,082 of which are undeveloped or owned by
State or Federal park agencies as part of the Santa Monica Mountians
National Recreation Area.
Climate - Mediterranean-type
climate with warm days and cold evenings; mild winters with moderate
rainfall averaging 22 inches per year. Summers are warm to hot and
very dry. Characterized by oak woodland and chaparral vegetation.
Government - Unincorporated
area located in the Santa Monica Mountains. Highway 27 runs through
Topanga. The center of town is 8 miles from (freeway) Highway 101,
5 miles from the Pacific Coast Highway and under the jurisdiction
of the County of Los Angeles.
Business - Topanga
has a bustling business community, located primarily along Topanga
Canyon Blvd. One can find everything from antiques and vintage clothing,
to rocks and crystals, dance and fitness classes, markets, restaurants,
a beauty salon, a bookstore and even a french coffee house. Many
other professional services are also available. The easiest way
to find them is to go to the Members
Directory on our website.
Schools - Topanga
is part of the Los Angeles City School District. Topanga Elementary
school is located in the Canyon with Middle School and High Schools
in the nearby communities of Woodland Hills and Pacific Palisades.
Free busing is available.
Health Care Facilities
- There are a couple of small medical clinics in Topanga, along
with numerous Body workers and Chiropractors. Major medical facilities
are located in the nearby communities of Malibu, Woodland Hills
and Santa Monica.
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