Saticoy, California
Saticoy, California | |
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Location in Ventura County and the state of California | |
| Coordinates: 34°16′57″N 119°8′56″W / 34.28250°N 119.14889°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Ventura |
| Established | 1861 |
| Named after | Ventureño name: Sa'aqtik'oy, "it is sheltered from the wind" |
| Government | |
| • State senator | Monique Limón (D) |
| • Assemblymember | Gregg Hart (D) |
| • U. S. rep. | Julia Brownley (D) |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.373 sq mi (0.965 km2) |
| • Land | 0.373 sq mi (0.965 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,133 |
| • Density | 3,000/sq mi (1,200/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code | 93004 |
| Area code | 805 |
| FIPS code | 06-84858 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 249159, 2585446 |
Saticoy (/ˈsætɪkɔɪ/ ⓘ; Chumash: Sa'aqtik'oy) is an unincorporated community in Ventura County, California, United States. The site of one of the largest settlements of the Chumash region, a settlement was laid out in 1887 along the railroad line that was being built from Los Angeles through the Santa Clara River Valley to the town of San Buenaventura. Although the town was 10 miles (16 km) distant at that time, the City of Ventura grew to a point where only a small residential and commercial community is left outside the city limits. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined that community as a census-designated place (CDP).
The commercial district known as Old Town Saticoy is surrounded by a residential neighborhood with a population of just over one thousand. Two historic buildings attest to the important role Saticoy once held in the local agricultural economy: Walnut Growers Association Warehouse, and Saticoy (Lima) Bean Warehouse.
Close to the Santa Clara River is a sizable industrial area located on both sides of Los Angeles Avenue. The historic building that formerly housed the Farmers & Merchants Bank of Santa Paula, Saticoy Branch, stands at a quiet intersection that used to be at the center of a vibrant community. The historic setting, stable residential population, railroad, and access to major highways make this agricultural community unique in Ventura County.