California is divided into 58 counties and contains 482 municipalities.
One, San Francisco, is a consolidated city-county.
Cities and towns.
Name | California City | |
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County | Kern | |
Population (2010) | 14,120 | |
Land area | sq mi | 203.52 |
Incorporated | December 10, 1965 |
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How many major cities does California have?
California has 3 cities with more than a million people, 72 cities with between 100,000 and 1 million people, and 300 cities with between 10,000 and 100,000 people. The largest city in California is Los Angeles, with a population of 4,057,841 people.
Why do cities in California start with San?
The cities often wanted to name themselves after the Catholic who founded the city. Most of the cities in California do not start with either word. Many cities in California start with San or Santa because those are the Spanish words for saint (San is masculine, Santa feminine.)
How many states does California have?
California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the third-largest by area. The state capital is Sacramento.
What are the top 10 largest cities in California?
10 Largest Cities in California by Population
- Los Angeles 4,094,764 1.1.
- San Diego 1,376,173 1.3.
- San Jose 1,023,083 1.6.
- San Francisco 856,095 1.1.
- Fresno 502,303 1.4.
- Long Beach 494,709 0.8.
- Sacramento 486,189 1.0.
- Oakland 430,666 1.2.
Whats the oldest city in California?
Detailed List Of The Oldest Cities In California
City | Rank | Year Founded |
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San Diego | 1 | 1769 |
Pomona | 2 | 1830 |
Marysville | 3 | 1843 |
Los Angeles | 4 | 1850 |
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