Fresno County, County administrative division in Central Valley, California
Fresno County extends over 15,585 square kilometers between the Sierra Nevada mountains and the coastal ranges of California.
The county was established in 1856 during the California Gold Rush period, with Millerton serving as its first administrative center.
The county includes California State University Fresno, founded in 1911, which serves as a major educational institution for the Central Valley region.
The county contains 15 incorporated cities, including Fresno, Clovis, Coalinga, and Reedley, connected by State Routes 99, 41, and 168.
The county leads California agricultural production with extensive cotton fields, dairy farms, and fruit orchards across the San Joaquin Valley.
Location: California
Inception: 1856
Capital city: Fresno
Shares border with: Monterey County, Tulare County, Kings County, Madera County, Mono County, Inyo County, Merced County, San Benito County
Website: https://co.fresno.ca.us
GPS coordinates: 36.75000,-119.65000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:56
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