Ontario’s official song is "Beautiful Ontario," written by Paul Coronel in 1960. The official flower is the Charlotte Armstrong rose, developed by local nurseryman John Armstrong and named for his first wife. At different times, Ontario has adopted as its slogan or motto each of the following: The Model Colony; The Model City; The City That Charms; Ontario Offers Opportunity; Pulse of the Inland Empire; Stop and Grow with Ontario; Gateway to the Inland Empire; A Balanced Community; and The Gateway to Southern California.

The mean temperature of 61 degrees and the average rainfall of 18.4" continues to attract more residents; with an approximate population of 170,373. The city has expanded from the 0.38 square mile area incorporated back in 1891, up to almost 50 square miles. The economy now reflects an industrial and manufacturing base. Ten thousand acres are zoned for industrial use. With three major railroads, the San Bernardino, Pomona, and Devore Freeways (10, 60, and 15), and the Ontario International Airport. Ontario is well provided with major transportation resources. Its proximity to Los Angeles ensures that Ontario will continue to grow in the years ahead.

POPULATION

City of Ontario: 172,701 people
One of Southern California’s fastest growing cities for more than 25 years
Anticipated growth by 2020: 120,000 people as substantial residential development begins in the 8,200 acre New Model Colony
Greater Ontario area: 3.2 million people
Greater Ontario anticipated growth by 2020: 1.8 million people, which is greater than 47 of the 50 U.S. states (fourth only after California, Texas & Florida)


From the City of Ontario website.