Alpine (Kalifornien)

Alpine is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Cuyamaca Mountains of San Diego County, California. Alpine had a population of 14,236 at the 2010 census, up from 13,143 at the 2000 census.HistoryThe community's name was suggested by a resident of the area in the 1880s who believed that the environment was similar to her native home in Switzerland.GeographyThe location of Alpine is not precisely defined since it is an unincorporated area. According to the United States Geological Survey, it is at (32.8350521, -116.7664109), which is near the intersection of Alpine Boulevard and Tavern Road. That is approximately where most maps place Alpine. Kumeyaay tribes are indigenous to the area, and the Ewiiaapaayp Band and Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians both have headquarters in Alpine.According to the United States Census Bureau, it is at (32.834563, -116.770615). That is approximately 1200ft west of the USGS location. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 26.8sqmi, 99.99% land and 0.01% water.ClimateAccording to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Alpine has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csa" on climate maps.