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The population of Torrance is approximately 142,841 (2004).

The climate for Torrance is pleasant year-round. There are warm temperatures, sea breezes, and low humidity. Year-round temperatures average in the mid 60's with summer highs up to 78 degrees and winter lows down to as low as 45. Precipitation is low overall with most falling during the fall and winter months.

Torrance average annual rainfall is 12.55 inches per year

Torrance history:

Torrance was founded in 1911 by Jared S. Torrance, (1852-1921), a real estate developer. He wanted to build a planned residential and industrial community. By 1921, petroleum was discovered here which greatly increased interest in the community. By the early 1950s there were over 600 oil wells here, but later on in the decade, production decreased down to only five barrels a day. By 1961, the city required the removal of all wooden oil rigs. By 1963, all remaining derricks had been removed. Many large corporations have their headquarters here, as well as electronics, plastics, aluminum and other large businesses.

The original Torrance city charter was voted on and ratified by a vote of the people on August 20, 1946, and filed with the California Secretary of State on January 7, 1947