Placer County
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Placer County, located in California, encompasses parts of the Sacramento Valley and Sierra Nevada. Auburn serves as the county seat, with a history rooted in the 1848 gold rush. The county's economy transitioned from gold mining to agriculture, timber, and railroad support.
Statistics
Area
3,892.00 km²
Population
404,739