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Hemet

California, United States · North America

About Hemet

Hemet sits on the route: 10 minutes from San Jacinto, 40km from The Ace Hotel & Swim Club.

Hemet is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 83,861, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Hemet sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hemet to your route.

About Hemet

Hemet is a city in the San Jacinto Valley in Riverside County, California, United States. It covers a total area of 29.3 square miles (76 km2), about half of the valley, which it shares with the neighboring city of San Jacinto. The population was 89,833 at the 2020 census. It borders San Jacinto to the north, East

Read more Hemet to the east, Polly Butte and Diamond Valley Lake to the south, and Green Acres to the west. The founding of Hemet predates the formation of Riverside County. This area was then still part of San Diego County. The formation of Lake Hemet helped the city to grow and stimulated agriculture in the area. The city is known for being the home of The Ramona Pageant, California's official outdoor play. Started in 1923, the play is one of the longest-running outdoor plays in the United States. Hemet has been named a Tree City USA for 20 years by the Arbor Day Foundation for its dedication to the local forest. The city is home to the Hemet Valley Medical Center, a 320-bed general hospital.

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Where is Hemet located?

Hemet is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 33.7476 latitude, -116.9731 longitude.

What is the population of Hemet?

Hemet has a population of approximately 83,861 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
83,861
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
33.7476, -116.9731

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
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Worth the detour from Hemet

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

The Ace Hotel & Swim Club

A desert hotspot in Palm Springs that regularly hosts car culture events and has become a gathering point for the vintage auto community.

40 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Palm Springs

A desert resort city known for its mid-century modern architecture, hot springs, and the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway ascending Mount San Jacinto.

41 km · about 45 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Hemet.

East Hemet

🇺🇸 United States

3 km awayPop. 17,418

San Jacinto

🇺🇸 United States

4 km awayPop. 46,951

Valle Vista

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 14,578

Green Acres

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 1,805

Winchester

🇺🇸 United States

11 km awayPop. 2,534

Homeland

🇺🇸 United States

13 km awayPop. 5,969

Menifee

🇺🇸 United States

16 km awayPop. 87,174

Lakeview

🇺🇸 United States

17 km awayPop. 2,104

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