San Diego
San Diego (SAN dee-AY-goh) is a city on the Pacific coast of Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexico–United States border. With a population of over 1.3 million residents, it is the eighth-most populous city in the United States and the second-most populous in the state of California, after Los Angeles. San Diego is the seat of San Diego County, which has a population of nearly 3.3 million people. It is known for its mild year-round Mediterranean climate, extensive beaches and parks, long association with the United States Navy, and its recent emergence as a healthcare and biotechnology development center.
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| Incorporated | March 27, 1850
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| Area:Total | 372.39 sq mi (964.50 km)
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| Area:Land | 325.19 sq mi (842.25 km)
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| Area:Water | 47.20 sq mi (122.24 km) 12.68%
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| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m)
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| Highest elevation | 1,591 ft (485 m)
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| Population:Total | 1,307,402
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| Population:Estimate | 1,425,976
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| Population:Density | 4,325.50/sq mi (1,670.08/km)
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| Population:Urban | 2,956,746 (15th)
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| Population:Metro | 3,317,749 (17th)
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| Demonym | San Diegan
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| ZIP code | 92101–92124, 92126–92132, 92134–92140, 92142, 92143, 92145, 92147, 92149–92155, 92158–92161, 92163, 92165–92179, 92182, 92186, 92187, 92190–92199 |
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