San Jose, California

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San Jose, California

Name

San Jose, California

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

San Jose, founded in 1777 as the first city in California, initially served as the state capital. It transformed from an agricultural center to the "Capital of Silicon Valley" due to post-WWII tech industry growth. Today, it's a diverse, affluent city with a Mediterranean climate.

Statistics

Area

467.55 km²

Population

1,013,240

Location