Benicia, California
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
Benicia is a city in Solano County, California, situated on the north bank of the Carquinez Strait. It served as the state capital during the mid-nineteenth century. The city was founded on land donated by General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo.
Statistics
Area
40.71 km²
Population
27,131