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San Jose, Technology center in Silicon Valley, United States

San Jose spreads across 466 square kilometers in Santa Clara County, with mountains to the east and west framing its urban landscape.

Established in 1777 as El Pueblo de San Jose de Guadalupe, the settlement served as California's first capital until Sacramento took this role in 1850.

The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum contains North America's largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, displaying over 4,000 original pieces from various dynasties.

The Norman Y. Mineta International Airport connects to major destinations, while three interstate highways provide ground access from San Francisco and Sacramento.

The Winchester Mystery House features 160 rooms, 40 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, and numerous architectural elements built without any master construction plan.

Location: Santa Clara County

Inception: November 29, 1777

Elevation above the sea: 25 m

Website: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/

Shares border with: Milpitas, Fremont, Los Gatos, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Cupertino, Saratoga, Campbell, Morgan Hill

Website: https://sanjoseca.gov

GPS coordinates: 37.33617,-121.89059

Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:47

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