Coachella is a city located in Riverside County, California, United States. It is the easternmost city in the Coachella Valley region of Southern California's Colorado Desert. The city lies about 28 miles (45 km) east of Palm Springs, 72 miles (116 km) east of Riverside, and 130 miles (210 km) east of Los Angeles. It is situated at an elevation of approximately 68 feet (21 meters) below sea level
. Coachella is known for its agricultural roots and is a prominent hub for agriculture and shipping in Southern California. The city covers around 30 square miles (77.9 km²) of land area and had a population of about 41,941 as of the 2020 Census
. In summary, Coachella is in Southern California's desert region, within Riverside County, and is part of the Coachella Valley east of Palm Springs
