Sacramento, the capital of California, lies at the confluence of the Sacramento River and American River. It is also the seat and largest city in Sacramento County. Sacramento is the sixth-largest city in California and the ninth-largest capital in the United States.
The City of Sacramento is also home to the California Legislature and Governor of California, making it the state’s political center and a hub for lobbying and think tanks.
More detailed information about Sacramento can be found here.
Sacramento by the Numbers
524,943
Resident Population
99.77 square miles
City Size
1849
Year Founded
Sacramento’s Attractions
Sacramento Kings
Sacramento River Cats
Sacramento Republic FC
State Capitol
California State Fair
Old Sacramento
American River Parkway
Aftershock Music Festival
Am I Close To…?
The Ocean
Sacramento is approximately 90 min. from San Francisco Bay
The Mountains
Sacramento is approximately 2 hours from South Lake Tahoe
The Lake
Sacramento is approximately 30 min. from Folsom Lake
The Airport
Sacramento is approximately 12 min. from Sacramento International Airport
The Train
Sacramento Valley Station is located in Downtown Sacramento
