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Founded on May 1, 1887
Incorporated on July 8, 1911
Has a population of 100,316 (per 2000 U.S. Census)
The City Tree is the Crape Myrtle
The City Flower is the California Lilac (Ceanothus)
The Climate is 63 degrees average yearly temperature. Average yearly rainfall is 12.1 inches based on a 100-year average. Average humidity is 61%. Prevailing winds are in the southwesterly direction with a mean hourly speed of 2 to 4 MPH.
Elevation is 484 to 957 feet above sea level.
Area is 17.155 Square miles
The Burbank/Glendale/Pasadena Airport caters to 4.9 million travelers per year on six major carriers, with more than 70 flights daily.
The Golden State Freeway (5) bisects Burbank, connecting the city to the metropolitan freeway system and transcontinental highways. The 134 Freeway cuts through the south tip of the City.
There are 22 Parks totaling 2,199.57 acres, of which 141.13 are developed, including:
- 2 municipal swimming pools
- 20 tennis courts
- 3 community/gymnasium facilities
- 2 senior citizen centers
- 13 ballfields
- 1 outdoor concert amphitheater
- 1 municipal golf complex, including regulation 18 holes - 113.29 acres, driving range, 3-par course, 9-hole course.
Burbank Demographics
Demographics & socio-economic characteristics (from the 2000 Census except as noted):
Population
1970............................................88,871
1990............................................93,643
1996............................................99,880
2000..........................................100,316
Sex
Male.............................................48,346 (1996) Female.........................................51,534 (1996)