Orange County is a county located in the U.S. state of California. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 2,846,289 people, with a population density of about 602.90 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 790.00 square miles (2,046.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Santa Ana, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Santa Ana.
Geographically, Orange County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Portola Hills 1,260 ft and its lowest point at Lake Forest 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-8.