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Interested in some fun facts and history about Cerritos, CA?
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Here are some interesting facts about Cerritos, California:
1. Cerritos is a planned community that was incorporated in 1956.
2. It is known as the "Gateway to the Southland" because of its location at the center of the Los Angeles basin.
3. The city was named after Rancho Los Cerritos, a large land grant given to a Spanish soldier in the 1800s.
4. The Cerritos Auto Square is one of the largest automotive retail centers in the world, with more than 23 dealerships and over 40 car brands represented.
5. The city's public art program is renowned, with a collection of more than 125 sculptures and installations throughout the city.
6. Cerritos was listed as one of the "Best Places to Live" in America by Money magazine in both 2006 and 2011.
7. The city is home to the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, which hosts a wide range of cultural events and performances throughout the year.
8. Cerritos was originally part of the dairy and farming community in the 1800s before it was transformed into a residential area.
9. Cerritos has a strong Japanese-American community and hosts the annual Cerritos Japanese Cultural Festival.
10. The city has a total area of 8.73 square miles and a population of approximately 50,000 people.
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