Bakersfield, County seat in San Joaquin Valley, United States
Located at an elevation of 123 meters, Bakersfield extends across 151 square miles near the southern end of California's Central Valley region.
The Southern Pacific Railroad arrival in 1874 connected Bakersfield to major transportation routes, leading to substantial population and economic growth in the region.
The music genre called Bakersfield Sound emerged in the 1950s, combining country music elements with electric instruments to create a new musical style.
The Bakersfield City School District maintains multiple educational facilities and provides extensive resources for students, including dual immersion programs and extended learning.
Bakersfield stands as California's most productive oil-producing county while simultaneously ranking as the fourth most productive agricultural county in the United States.
Location: Kern County
Inception: 1869
Elevation above the sea: 123 m
Website: http://bakersfieldcity.us
GPS coordinates: 35.37387,-119.01946
Latest update: June 1, 2025 07:20
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