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Pittsburg
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.
Pittsburg is a city located in north central Contra Costa County, California. It was founded in 1839 and went through a series of names before citizens voted on Pittsburg on February 11th 1911, in honor of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The original townsite fronts on the San Joaquin River Delta, reflecting its origins as a river port. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 56,769 inhabitants.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 43.6 square kilometers. As of the census of 2000, there were 56,769 people, 17,741 households, and 13,483 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,405.0 per square kilometers.
Pittsburg is definitely one of the popular tourist attractions in California worth paying a visit while touring the country. This place leaves a pleasing and unforgettable memory and justifies the proud cultural tradition of California.
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