Merced, California

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Merced, California

Name

Merced, California

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Merced is a city in California's San Joaquin Valley, serving as the county seat of Merced County. Incorporated in 1889, it operates under a council-manager government and is named after the Merced River. Known as the "Gateway to Yosemite", it provides access to Yosemite National Park and the Pacific coast.

Statistics

Area

60.16 km²

Population

86,333

Location