Coalinga, California

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Coalinga, California

Name

Coalinga, California

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Coalinga is a city situated in the Pleasant Valley of Fresno County, California. It was established by the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1888 as a coaling station for steam locomotives. The area is historically linked to the legend of the bandit Joaquin Murrieta, who was killed nearby in 1853.

Statistics

Area

17.35 km²

Population

17,590

Location