Azusa, city in Los Angeles County, southwestern California, in the San Gabriel Valley, east of Los Angeles. Manufactures in the city include aerospace equipment, chemicals, and plastics. Azusa Pacific University (1899) and a junior college are in Azusa. The city's name might be derived from that of a Shoshonean village, Asuksa-gna, formerly located nearby. The city was incorporated in 1898. Population 29,380 (1980); 41,333 (1990); 44,712 (2000).Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001 http://encarta.msn.com © 1997-2001 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Azusa Information info Find out your Home's Value - Homes for Half Price
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