Map of Santee city, California

Santee is a suburban city in San Diego County, California, with a population of 60,037 at the 2020 census. Although it is a part of the East County region, Santee is located just 18 miles (29 km) from the Pacific Ocean. The city is connected to the coastline by State Route 52, a six-lane freeway that runs from Interstate 5 in La Jolla to State Route 67 in El Cajon. The city is bisected by the San Diego River, a linear greenbelt that includes parks, trails and more than 1,100 acres (450 ha) of natural riparian habitat.

Santee city overview:
Name:	Santee city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	California
County:	San Diego County
Incorporated:	December 1, 1980
Elevation:	351 ft (107 m)
Total Area:	16.72 sq mi (43.30 km²)
Land Area:	16.54 sq mi (42.83 km²)
Water Area:	0.18 sq mi (0.47 km²) 1.77%
Total Population:	60,037
Population Density:	3,600/sq mi (1,400/km²)
ZIP code:	92071-92072
Area code:	619
FIPS code:	0670224
GNISfeature ID:	1656619
Website:	www.cityofsanteeca.gov

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History

The region was the homeland of the Kumeyaay people. These original residents established the village of Sinyeweche on the banks of the San Diego River in the present day Santee area.

The city is named after Milton Santee, the second husband of Jennie Blodgett, whose first husband was George A. Cowles, a pioneer rancher and businessperson in the San Diego County area.

Santee Road Map

Santee city Satellite Map

Geography

Santee shares the northern part of a valley with the city of El Cajon. The city is bisected by the San Diego River, which flows east to west for approximately 4.2 miles (6.8 km) within the city limits. Hills form a natural barrier on its northern and western sides.

At an altitude of 1,198 feet, Rattlesnake Mountain is the highest point in Santee. Rattlesnake Mountain is home to the Sky Ranch community, and is topped with a large illuminated star during the holiday season.