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About Poway, CA

Poway is a planned suburban community in San Diego County's inland valleys, about 25 miles northeast of downtown San Diego. Take I-15 north to Poway Road for the most direct route from the city, or use SR-56 east from coastal areas. The Mediterranean climate and rolling hills at 500 feet elevation create an appealing setting for this family-oriented community. Poway maintains strict development controls that preserve open space between neighborhoods, earning its nickname "The City in the Country."

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Poway, CA is in United States, at 32.987, -117.020 - about 32 km east of Solana Beach, CA.

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What is the closest airport to Poway, CA?

The closest airport to Poway, CA is San Diego International Airport, 39 km (about 36 min by car). Other airports nearby: McClellan-Palomar Airport, General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport.

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