Porterville, California
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Porterville is a city in California's San Joaquin Valley, near the Sierra Nevada mountains. Founded in 1864 by Royal Porter Putnam, it originated as a stop on the Stockton-Los Angeles Road. The city serves as an economic hub for the Southern Sierra and a gateway to nearby national parks.
Statistics
Area
48.22 km²
Population
62,623