Bakersfield & Kern County History and Location
Bakersfield & Kern County History and Location
Bakersfield, incorporated in 1898, is located in the County of Kern and is the county seat.
The City of Bakersfield covers approximately 114 sq. miles, (metro area is 224 sq. Miles) and is 492 ft. above sea level.
It is located at the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley. The valley is partially surrounded by three mountain ranges.
The Temblor Range is to the west, the Tehachapis to the south and the Sierra Nevadas to the east. The Kern River flows through the valley adding natural beauty to the area.
Bakersfield was designated an All America City in 1990 by the National Civic League.
Source: Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
Bakersfield, incorporated in 1898, is located in the County of Kern and is the county seat.
The City of Bakersfield covers approximately 114 sq. miles, (metro area is 224 sq. Miles) and is 492 ft. above sea level.
It is located at the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley. The valley is partially surrounded by three mountain ranges.
The Temblor Range is to the west, the Tehachapis to the south and the Sierra Nevadas to the east. The Kern River flows through the valley adding natural beauty to the area.
Bakersfield was designated an All America City in 1990 by the National Civic League.
Source: Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
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