San Diego County Map, California
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San Diego County, California
San Diego County is about as south as you can get in California. The city has great beaches, that world-famous zoo, and a killer craft beer scene. The county is diverse geography includes mountains, deserts, and coastal plains.
East County is more rural, with mountains and desert. There’s a big military presence with lots of Navy and Marines. Interstate 5 runs along the coast. This makes it easy to explore everything from La Jolla’s cliffs to the surf spots in Encinitas.
With a population of over 3.2 million, it’s one of the most populous counties in the state. The weather is pretty much perfect year-round. But don’t tell everyone or they’ll all move here.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | San Diego County |
| County Seat | San Diego |
| Population | Approximately 3.2 million |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | San Diego, Chula Vista, Escondido, Oceanside, Carlsbad, El Cajon, La Mesa, Encinitas, Vista, San Marcos |
| Interstates and Highways | I-5, I-8, I-15, I-805, State Route 52, State Route 78 |
| FIPS Code | 06-073 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 4,526 square miles (Land: 4,261 sq mi, Water: 265 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Orange County (Northwest), Riverside County (Northeast), Imperial County (East) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Standard Time (PST) |
| State | California |
| Coordinates | 32.7157° N, 117.1611° W |
| Etymology | Named after the city of San Diego, from Mission San Diego (Spanish for Saint Didacus) |
| Major Landmarks | Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum, Cabrillo National Monument, La Jolla Cove, Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve |
| Website | San Diego County Website |
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