Santa Maria, California
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Santa Maria is a city located in Santa Barbara County, California, on the Central Coast. Originally inhabited by the Chumash people, the area was explored by the Portolá Expedition in 1769. The city's name originates from Juan Pacifico Ontiveros's property and was officially adopted in 1885.
Statistics
Area
60.65 km²
Population
109,707