Welcome to Poway! Known as "The City in the Country," Poway is famous for its family neighborhoods, high-rated schools, golf courses, and more, framed by lovely natural hills and mountains. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 47,811.
Considered part of San Diego's North County, Poway is located off the 15 freeway, south of the city of Escondido. Nearby communities include Rancho Bernardo, Sabre Springs, Scripps Ranch, Rancho Peñasquitos, and Ramona to the east.
Poway is home to the Titans of the Poway School District, noted for its consistently well-ranked schools. Click HERE for a regional overview from GreatSchools!
If you're an outdoor enthusiast, Poway offers plenty of features, with numerous natural parks, reserves, and hiking trails. Trek to the popular Potato Chip Rock on Mount Woodsoon Trail, visit Lake Poway, or play at the park, including Aubrey Park, Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, Old Poway Park, and Poway Community Park, among others.
