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Danville
California is the most populous state of the United States. Located on the Pacific coast of North America, it is bordered by Oregon, Nevada, Arizona and Mexico. California is known for its pleasant climate and ethnically diverse population. The name California is most commonly believed derived from a storied paradise peopled by black Amazons and ruled by Queen Califia.
Danville is a town located in a part of Contra Costa County, California called the San Ramon Valley, United States. It is considered an upscale suburb of Oakland and San Francisco. There is also a Danville located in Kentucky, Virginia and Indiana.
The town has a total area of 46.9 square kilometers. All of it is land and none of it is covered by water. In the town the population was spread out with 28.6 percent under the age of 18, 4.2 percent from 18 to 24, 27.7 percent from 25 to 44, 29.3 percent from 45 to 64, and 10.3 percent who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males. The population was 41,715 inhabitants at the 2000 census.
Danville is named, in part, after Daniel Inman, who bought 1.6 square kilometers there in 1854 with his brother Andrew, using their Gold Rush earnings. Danville is set in a narrow section of the San Ramon Valley with the Las Trampas Ridge to the west and the Diablo Range to the east. The most prominent landmark of Danville is the backdrop of Mount Diablo, which stands to the east at 3,849 feet and provides a picturesque backdrop for Danville and neighboring towns and cities.
Danville is also known as the town of best geographical environment and has traced its origins back to prehistoric times. Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and can also enjoy its natural beauty concealed by the beautiful landscapes.
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