Kings County, County in San Joaquin Valley, California.
Kings County spans 3,604 square kilometers in central California, with four incorporated cities: Hanford, Corcoran, Avenal, and Lemoore.
The county, established in 1893 from the western section of Tulare County, derives its name from Kings River, named during an 1805 Spanish expedition.
The Tachi Yokuts Native American tribe maintains their presence in the region, contributing to the diverse cultural composition of Kings County.
The Kings Area Regional Transit system connects the major population centers, while Interstate 5 provides access to neighboring regions of California.
Three state correctional facilities operate within Kings County, making it the California county with the highest incarceration rate per capita.
Location: California
Inception: 1893
Capital city: Hanford
Shares border with: Monterey County, Tulare County, Kern County, San Luis Obispo County, Fresno County
Website: https://countyofkings.com
GPS coordinates: 36.07000,-119.81000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:50
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