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Of the 88 cities in Los Angeles County, Glendale has the third largest population with nearly 200,000 people. About half of Glendale's population is foreign born, adding to the rich ethnic flavor of the area. High quality educational, medical and transportation services are readily available.

The Glendale Unified School District has a respected reputation as a leader in educational quality. There are three hospitals and one county health center to ensure that Glendale residents have access to superior health care. In addition, there are over 30 parks for recreation and enjoyment as well as 6 libraries scattered strategically throughout the city.

The history of the city dates back to 1798 when Corporal Jose Maria Berdugo (later changed to Verdugo) established title to the Rancho San Rafael. The Rancho included most of present day Glendale, Burbank, Eagle Rock and Highland Park. In 1831, Jose Maria Verdugo died and passed the Rancho San Rafael to his son and daughter (Julio and Catalina). It was not until 30 years later (1861) that Julio and Catalina divided the Rancho between them. A series of smaller divisions took place until a court decision known as the "Great Partition" was made in 1871 dissolving the Rancho San Rafael. As smaller parcels were created, many homes and businesses were developed. Six individuals contributed land to create the original 150 acre town site which was named Glendale. This was platted, filed and recorded with the County Recorder as the "Town of Glendale" in 1887.

In 1906 the city was incorporated. It consisted of 1,486 acres. By 1920, the city had grown through nine annexations to over 7,000 acres. From 1920 to 1930, ten annexations brought the total area to 12,294 acres. The period 1930 to 1950 established many small annexations culminating in the 2,160-acre Whiting Woods and Verdugo Mountain annexations. This brought the area of the city to 15,140 acres or 23.6 square miles. Two major annexations, New York Avenue (in the La Crescenta area) and Upper Chevy Chase Canyon, and several smaller annexations enlarged the city to 29.2 square miles by 1952. Since 1952, twenty-seven annexations have occurred. The largest of these was the 662.8-acre Inter-Valley Ranch, now known as the George Dukemejian Wilderness Park Currently the city consists of 30.5 square miles.

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