Escondido is a city located in northern San Diego County, California just north of the city of San Diego.
The name means "hidden" in Spanish-- it occupies a shallow valley ringed by rocky hills.
Founded in 1888, it is one of the oldest cities in San Diego County.
The city has a mild climate, a diverse economy and a growing population of 140,766,
making it the fourth largest city in San Diego County in terms of population.
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