El Cerrito, City in Contra Costa County, California, United States.
El Cerrito stretches across 3.7 square miles of land in the San Francisco Bay Area, with Albany Hill marking its western boundary.
The settlement originated from San Francisco earthquake refugees in 1906, initially named Rust before incorporation as El Cerrito in 1917.
The city maintains multiple educational facilities under the West Contra Costa Unified School District, including elementary schools, middle school, and high school.
El Cerrito Plaza serves as the main commercial district, featuring various retail establishments and direct access to public transportation through BART station.
The Hayward Fault runs directly through the city terrain, influencing local geography and development patterns across its residential areas.
Location: Contra Costa County
Shares border with: Richmond
Website: http://el-cerrito.org
GPS coordinates: 37.91583,-122.31167
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:19
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