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Monterey County is a county located on the Pacific coast of the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 439,035.[4] The county seat and largest city is Salinas.[5] Monterey County comprises the Salinas, California, Metropolitan Statistical Area. It borders on the southern part of Monterey Bay, after which it is named. (The northern half of the bay is in Santa Cruz County.) Monterey County is a member of the regional governmental agency: the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments.
Monterey County, California | |
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County of Monterey | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
Incorporated | February 18, 1850[1] |
Named for | Monterey Bay |
County seat | Salinas |
Largest city | Salinas |
Government | |
• Type | Council–CAO |
• Body | Board of Supervisors |
• Chair | Luis Alejo |
• Vice Chair | Glenn Church |
• Board of Supervisors[2] | Supervisors
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• County Administrative Office | Sonia M. De La Rosa |
Area | |
• Total | 3,771 sq mi (9,770 km2) |
• Land | 3,281 sq mi (8,500 km2) |
• Water | 491 sq mi (1,270 km2) |
Highest elevation | 5,865 ft (1,788 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 439,035 |
• Density | 134/sq mi (52/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific Time Zone) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific Daylight Time) |
Area codes | 805, 831 |
Congressional districts | 18th, 19th |
Website | countyofmonterey |
Monterey County was once part of the 4,426-acre (17.91 km2) Rancho Pescadero Mexican land grant. In 1860, businessman David Jacks bought the Rancho, then sold it in 1880 to the Pacific Improvement Company.[6]
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