Monterey, California

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Monterey, California

Name

Monterey, California

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Monterey is a coastal city in California that served as the capital of Alta California under Spanish and Mexican rule. It was the site of the 1846 Battle of Monterey during the Mexican-American War. The city historically functioned as the primary port of entry for taxable goods in the region.

Statistics

Area

30.47 km²

Population

30,218

Location