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Sacramento, California

United States

Regional capital38.5816° N, 121.4944° W

Sacramento is a city located in the United States, specifically in the state of California. With a population of 524,943, it serves as a significant urban center within the region.

Population524,943
ProvinceCalifornia
Coordinates38.5816° N, 121.4944° W
Elevation9 m
CountryUnited States
Rank in United States#41 of 193,755

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Nearest Airports

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California Highway Patrol Academy Airport

60CLLocal

6.6 km away

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Sacramento Executive Airport

SACRegional

7.7 km away

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Rio Linda Airport

L36Local

11.2 km away

About Sacramento

Situated at coordinates 38.58157° N latitude and -121.4944° W longitude, Sacramento lies in the Northern and Western hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 9 meters and operates under the America/Los_Angeles timezone. Nearby cities include Elk Grove, Roseville, and Vacaville.

In terms of population, Sacramento ranks 41st out of 31,685 cities in the United States. This ranking reflects its position within a country that has a total urban population of 280,588,519.

Cities in California

Sacramento is part of California, which ranks 6th among the 1,569 cities in the state. Other notable cities within California include Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, and Fresno.

Los Angeles3,820,914San Diego1,404,452San Jose997,368San Francisco827,526Fresno542,107Long Beach474,140Oakland419,267Bakersfield373,640Anaheim350,742Riverside317,261

Nearby Cities

Around Sacramento, 20 nearby populated places have been recorded within 25 km.

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West Sacramento Trailer ParkNeighborhood
1.8 km
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BroderickNeighborhood
2.2 km
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PeethillNeighborhood
2.4 km
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Casa Mobile Home ParkNeighborhood
2.5 km
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Highland ParkNeighborhood
2.7 km
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West SacramentoCity · 52,721 inhab.
3.1 km
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Bryte Mobile Home ParkNeighborhood
3.4 km
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Westwind EstatesNeighborhood
3.4 km
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El Rancho Mobile ParkNeighborhood
3.6 km
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GardenlandNeighborhood
3.7 km
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Oak ParkNeighborhood
3.9 km
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MikonNeighborhood
3.9 km
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Garden Acres Mobile Home ParkNeighborhood
3.9 km
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Riverside Mobile Home ParkNeighborhood
4 km
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ElvasNeighborhood
4 km
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Walnut Trailer VillaNeighborhood
4.1 km
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North SacramentoNeighborhood
4.2 km
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Trails End Mobile Home ParkNeighborhood
4.3 km
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East SacramentoNeighborhood
4.3 km
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Capitol City Recreational Vehicle and Mobile Home ParkNeighborhood
4.3 km

Universities in Sacramento

Sacramento is home to 3 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
California State University, Sacramento1947——
Drexel University Sacramento2009——
University of Sacramento2004——
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Largest cities in United States

#1 New York City8,804,190#2 Los Angeles3,820,914#3 Brooklyn2,736,074#4 Chicago2,664,452#5 Queens2,316,841
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Sacramento?

The population of Sacramento is 524,943.

In which province/state is Sacramento located?

Sacramento is located in the state of California.

What are the coordinates of Sacramento?

The coordinates of Sacramento are 38.58157° N latitude and -121.4944° W longitude.

What is the elevation of Sacramento?

The elevation of Sacramento is 9 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Sacramento?

The nearest airport to Sacramento is Sacramento Executive Airport.

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