Berkeley, City in California
Berkeley is located on the east shore of San Francisco Bay in Northern California.
Founded in 1876, Berkeley is named after the 18th-century bishop and philosopher George Berkeley.
It's renowned for its prestigious UC Berkeley campus and 1960s student led Free Speech Movement.
The city is well-served by BART trains, buses, and bike lanes for transportation.
Berkeley is home to one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States.
Location: Alameda County
Inception: 1866
Population: 124321
Elevation above the sea: 52 m
Website: berkeleyca.gov
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