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Bakersfield is the county seat of Kern County, California, in the United States. The city is one of the fastest growing of the larger cities of the United States. The county has a large agricultural base and is a significant producer of oil, natural gas, hydro-electric power, wind-turbine power, and geothermal power. Top producing area crops include cotton, carrots, table grapes, almonds, pistachios, citrus, wheat, garlic, and potatoes. |
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(Source: Bakersfield City Guide)
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Bakersfield (pop. 312,000GR2) is the county seat of Kern County, California, USA. It is one of the fastest-growing, large-population cities in the United States. As of 2006, the population was estimated at 312,000 within the city limits, making it the 11th largest municipality in California and 61st largest city in the nation according to U.S. Census estimates. The Bakersfield Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) has a population of 780,711, making it the 65th largest metropolitan area in the country. It is California's third largest inland city, after Fresno and Sacramento. The city's economy relies on agriculture, petroleum extraction, and refinement industries. |
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| Downtown Bakersfield with City Hall and Police Headquarters at left and Hall of Records at right |
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| Nickname: California's Country Music Capital |
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| Location of Bakersfield, California |
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| Coordinates: 35°24′21″N, 119°01′07″W |
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| Country |
United States |
| State |
California |
| County |
Kern County |
| Founded |
1869 |
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| Area |
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| - City |
114.4 sq mi (296.3 km²) |
| - Water |
1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
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| Population (Jan 1, 2006) |
| - City |
312,000 |
| - Density |
2,184.4/sq mi (843.4/km²) |
| - Urban |
468,000 |
| - Metro |
780,711 |
| - 2006 Est |
312,000 |
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| Time zone |
Pacific (PST) (UTC-8) |
| - Summer (DST) |
PDT (UTC-7) |
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| Bakersfield Official Website: |
| http://www.bakersfieldcity.us |
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