About El Centro CA: The city of El Centro was founded in 1906 and given the name because of its central location in the Imperial Valley. El Centro is located about 130 miles west of San Diego that is the 2nd largest city in California. El Centro encompasses most of the Imperial Valley by 11.019 square miles with a predominant Hispanic population of 41,242 residents. This city is mostly an agricultural business city. The main freeway that serves El Centro is Interstate 8 east/west. Although it is a small town, El Centro is expanding through the agricultural business as well as the solar power projects. Imperial Valley Mall is right off of Interstate 8 as well as many small shopping centers within the city. El Centro has two movie theaters and many parks to spend lots of family quality time.
NEW LISTING FOR SALE in Calexico's Las Casitas Subdivision. $179, 900 located at 600 J.M. Ostrey st. Beautiful 4 bedroom 2 bath home Situated on a corner lot with a nice gated fence. Excellent starter home for a single family being that it is in close proximity to Mains Elementary, Blanche Charles Elementary, William Moreno JR high, and across the street from Las Casitas Park which is perfect for walking your pet, exercising, or enjoying quality time with Friends and family. This Home is conveniently located near Highway 98 and is also minutes away from Grand Plaza Premium Shopping Outlets, local restaurants and the Mexican-American international border. Home is also walking distance from Calexico's outdoor local Swap Meet Santo Thomas.