Burbank is a city in Los Angeles County, in the Los Angeles-Long Beach metro area.
Burbank is a city built by People, Pride, and Progress. These three ingredients turned a tiny, rural town into the thriving community it is today.
In the beginning, the land occupied by the present City was part of two large Spanish land grants. The first was the vast Rancho San Rafael, granted to Don Jose Maria Verdugo by the Spanish government in 1798. Nearby Rancho La Providencia was created following Mexico's successful bid for independence from Spain in 1821.
Named for dentist and industrialist David Burbank of New Hampshire, Burbank, California was founded in May of 1887. Located in the eastern portion of the San Fernando Valley, Burbank is approximately a 15 minute drive up the Santa Ana Freeway (I-5), northwest from the center of Los Angeles and about a 45 minute drive South on I-5 to Anaheim. The Bob Hope airport in Burbank is actually the closest airport to downtown Los Angeles
Burbank has been called the "Media Capital of the World". ABC, NBC, Warner Bros., Nickelodeon, and the Walt Disney Company all have major operations in Burbank. Downtown Burbank has been called "one of southern California’s most appealing urban centers," by Sunset magazine.
Some of the attractions in Burbank include: The Colony Theatre, The Media City Center Shopping Mall, The Falcon Theatre, The Creative Arts Center, About 15 miles to the south you can visit the major theme park attractions of nearby Anaheim including Disneyland.
Shopping in Burbank is easy and fun, with many commercial areas offering a vast array of goods and services. The diversity of dining opportunities in Burbank is nothing short of amazing, and entertainment abounds. By running its own utility company, Burbank is also able to keep electric and water rates equal to or lower than surrounding communities.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $590,900
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 104,317. Burbank covers 17.3 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 598 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 91501, 91502, 91504, 91505, 91506
Area code commonly used in this area: 818
Weather
Burbank, CA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 89.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is December with an average minimum temperature of 41.30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 27 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 25 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Burbank is 17.49 Inches. Winter months tend to be wetter than summer months. The wettest month of the year is February with an average rainfall of 4.29 Inches.
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