California, US
California: State of the United States of America
About
California is a western state stretching along the Pacific Coast from Oregon to Mexico. With over 39 million residents, it is the most populous U.S. state. California is known for its diverse terrain and climate.
Some key facts about California:
- Capital: Sacramento
- Population: Around 39.5 million
- Area: 163,696 square miles (3rd largest state)
- Nickname: The Golden State
California contains both dense urban centers and vast open spaces. Major cities include Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, and San Francisco. Iconic landmarks span from the Golden Gate Bridge to Disneyland to the Hollywood sign.
California's diverse geography ranges from Pacific beaches to the Sierra Nevada mountains to the Mojave Desert. Notable natural sites include Yosemite National Park, Death Valley, and Redwood forests. The state has a Mediterranean climate.
California plays a dominant role in agriculture, technology, filmmaking, and other industries. Silicon Valley is the nation's tech hub. The state is known for progressive views on issues like environmental policy.
California culture revolves around health, fitness and the outdoors. Activities like surfing, hiking, and cycling are popular. California cuisine features fresh, local ingredients. Music scenes thrive in Los Angeles, San Francisco and beyond.
In summary, California is an economic and cultural powerhouse with coastal beauty, star-studded cities, massive forests, and a sunny Mediterranean climate. It looms large in both the United States and global landscape.
Quick Facts about California
| Population : | 39,368,078 |
| Country : | United States of America |
| Different from : | California |
| Head of government : | Governor of California |
| Area : | 423970 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 4.84% |
| Land as percent of area : | 95.16% |
| Continent : | North America |
| Legislative body : | California State Legislature |
| Named for : | Island of California, The Californias |
| Official language : | English |
| Altitude : | 2,900 feet / 884 meters |
| Capital : | Sacramento |
| Establishment : | September 09, 1850 (174 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Los_Angeles, Pacific Time Zone, UTC−07:00, UTC−08:00 |
| Local time : | 02:05:29 (21st December 2024) |
Geography
California is located at 37°15'1"N 119°45'5"W (37.2502200, -119.7512600). It has 4 neighbors: Estado de Baja California, Nevada, Arizona and Oregon.
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The largest city of California is Los Angeles with a population of 3,970,219. Other cities include, San Diego population 1,422,420, Laguna population 1,370,232, San Jose population 1,013,616 and San Francisco population 866,606. See all California cities & populated places.
Largest Cities in California (more)
Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in California.
| City Name | Title | County | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. | Los Angeles | 3,970,219 |
| San Diego | The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area. | San Diego | 1,422,420 |
| Laguna | A city located in Orange County, California. | Sacramento | 1,370,232 |
| San Jose | The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area. | Santa Clara | 1,013,616 |
| San Francisco | The seventeenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Francisco Bay Area. | City and of San Francisco | 866,606 |
| Fresno | The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Fresno metropolitan area. | Fresno | 530,267 |
| Sacramento | The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area. | Sacramento | 512,838 |
| Long Beach | The second most populous city in California, Long Beach is a major center for business, manufacturing, and tourism. | Los Angeles | 454,681 |
| Oakland | The third most populous city in California, Oakland is a major center for business, manufacturing, and culture. | Alameda | 424,891 |
| Bakersfield | The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Bakersfield metropolitan area. | Kern | 385,725 |
| Anaheim | The second most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Anaheim metropolitan area. | Orange | 353,676 |
| Santa Ana | The most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Santa Ana metropolitan area. | Orange | 331,301 |
| Riverside | The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area. | Riverside | 330,786 |
| Stockton | The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Stockton metropolitan area. | San Joaquin | 312,716 |
| Irvine | A city located in Orange County, California. | Orange | 283,700 |
| Chula Vista | The second most populous city in San Diego County, California. | San Diego | 272,979 |
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- Official Website
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California has 4 neighbours.
- Estado de Baja California state of Mexico
- Nevada state of the United States of America
- Arizona state of the United States of America
- Oregon state of the United States of America
- Santa Barbara County
- San Diego County
- Santa Cruz County
- Plumas County
- Riverside County
- Modoc County
- Fresno County
- San Francisco County
- Tulare County
- Humboldt County
- Sacramento County
- Calaveras County
- Lassen County
- Tehama County
- Stanislaus County
- San Benito County
- Inyo County
- Amador County
- Placer County
- San Bernardino County
- Madera County
- Tuolumne County
- San Joaquin County
- Lake County
- Kings County
- San Luis Obispo County
- Imperial County
- Orange County
- Sierra County
- San Mateo County
- Mono County
- Solano County
- Mariposa County
- Santa Clara County
- Yuba County
- Del Norte County
- Butte County
- Marin County
- Sonoma County
- Merced County
- Ventura County
- El Dorado County
- Colusa County
- Trinity County
- Yolo County
- Glenn County
- Siskiyou County
- Mendocino County
- Los Angeles County
- Alameda County
- Contra Costa County
- Monterey County
- Alpine County
- Kern County
- Shasta County
- Napa County
- Sutter County
- Nevada County
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1850 | 92,597 | - | census |
| 1860 | 379,994 | 75.63% | census |
| 1870 | 560,247 | 32.17% | census |
| 1880 | 864,694 | 35.21% | census |
| 1890 | 1,213,398 | 28.74% | census |
| 1900 | 1,485,053 | 18.29% | census |
| 1901 | 1,550,000 | 4.19% | census |
| 1902 | 1,623,000 | 4.5% | census |
| 1903 | 1,702,000 | 4.64% | census |
| 1904 | 1,792,000 | 5.02% | 19840383 |
| 1905 | 1,893,000 | 5.34% | 19840383 |
| 1906 | 1,976,000 | 4.2% | census |
| 1907 | 2,054,000 | 3.8% | census |
| 1908 | 2,161,000 | 4.95% | census |
| 1909 | 2,282,000 | 5.3% | census |
| 1910 | 2,377,549 | 4.02% | census |
| 1911 | 2,534,000 | 6.17% | census |
| 1912 | 2,668,000 | 5.02% | census |
| 1913 | 2,811,000 | 5.09% | census |
| 1914 | 2,934,000 | 4.19% | census |
| 1915 | 3,008,000 | 2.46% | demographic balance |
| 1916 | 3,071,000 | 2.05% | census |
| 1917 | 3,171,000 | 3.15% | census |
| 1918 | 3,262,000 | 2.79% | census |
| 1919 | 3,339,000 | 2.31% | census |
| 1920 | 3,426,861 | 2.56% | census |
| 1930 | 5,677,251 | 39.64% | census |
| 1940 | 6,907,387 | 17.81% | census |
| 1950 | 10,586,223 | 34.75% | census |
| 1960 | 15,717,204 | 32.65% | census |
| 1970 | 19,953,134 | 21.23% | census |
| 1980 | 23,667,902 | 15.7% | census |
| 1990 | 29,760,021 | 20.47% | census |
| 2000 | 33,871,648 | 12.14% | census |
| 2010 | 37,253,956 | 9.08% | census |
| 2011 | 37,638,369 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 37,948,800 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 38,260,787 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 38,596,972 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 38,918,045 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 39,167,117 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 39,358,497 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 39,461,588 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 39,512,223 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 39,368,078 | -0.37% | estimation process |
People born in California (200)
People born in California, including R&B singer, songwriter and record producer Miguel, artist Channa Horwitz, sound engineer Loren L. Ryder, .
List
- Harry Partch (American composer, music theorist, creator of musical instruments) he was born in 24/06/1901
- Hobart Alter (American businessman) he was born in 31/10/1933
- Gage Golightly (American actress) she was born in 05/09/1993
- Claire Dames (American movie actress) she was born in 13/08/1981
- Alex Jordan (American movie actress) she was born in 20/09/1963
- Pamelia Kurstin (American musician) she was born in 28/05/1976
- Robert Elswit (American cinematographer) he was born in 22/05/1950
- Farnsworth Wright (American editor) he was born in 29/07/1888
- Özlem Tekin (Turkish singer) she was born in 18/11/1971
- Lee Greenwood (American musician) he was born in 27/10/1942
- Jim White (American singer) he was born in 10/03/1957
- Don Eddy (American artist) he was born in 04/11/1944
- Jake Holmes (American singer-songwriter and jingle writer) he was born in 28/12/1939
- Scotty Beckett (actor (1929-1968)) he was born in 04/10/1929
- Barrett Blade (American movie actor) he was born in 11/03/1973
- John R. Leonetti (American cinematographer and film director) he was born in 04/07/1956
- Frederick C. Weyand (American general) he was born in 15/09/1916
- Doug Lefler (American film director, producer and screenwriter) he was born in 11/09/3004
Other places with the same name (5)
- California , Pennsylvania borough in Pennsylvania with a population of 6,261 people.
- California , Missouri town in Missouri with a population of 4,403 people.
- California , Michigan township in Branch County, Michigan with a population of 1,030 people.
- California , Kentucky city in Kentucky, United States with a population of 98 people.
California Counties (more)
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County, county in California, United States of America
San Diego County
San Diego County, San Diego County, founded in 1850, is one of 58 counties in the US state of California. In 2010 census, the county had a population of 3,222,466 and a population density of 275 people per km², making it the fifth most populous county in the United States and the second in California. In 2019 county had a population of 3,338,330. The county's headquarters are San Diego.
Orange County
Orange County, county in California, United States
| County Name | Population |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County | 9,943,046 |
| San Diego County | 3,332,427 |
| Orange County | 3,166,857 |
| Riverside County | 2,489,188 |
| San Bernardino County | 2,189,183 |
| Santa Clara County | 1,907,105 |
| Alameda County | 1,662,323 |
| Sacramento County | 1,559,146 |
| Contra Costa County | 1,152,333 |
| Fresno County | 1,000,918 |
| Kern County | 901,362 |
| San Francisco County | 866,606 |
| Ventura County | 841,387 |
| San Joaquin County | 767,967 |
| San Mateo County | 758,308 |
| Stanislaus County | 550,081 |
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