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Novato is a city located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, in northern Marin County. As of a 2000 census, the city population was 47,630 inhabitants. Novato was first established in 1839 when the Mexican government granted Rancho de Novato, consisting of some 36 square kilometers, to Fernando Feliz.

The Great Depression of the 1930s had a marked effect on the area as many farmers lost their land. As the area was unincorporated much of the growth was unplanned and uncontrolled. Novato was finally incorporated as a city in 1960. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 73.2 square kilometers. As of the census of 2000, there were 47,630 people, 18,524 households, and 12,411 families residing in the city. The population density was 663.9 per square kilometers.

Novato is also known as the city 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.