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| City nickname: "America's Finest City" | |
Location of San Diego within San Diego County |
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| County | San Diego |
| Mayor | Dick Murphy* |
| Area - Land - Water |
372.0 mi² / 963.6 km² 324.3 mi² / 840.0 km² 47.7 mi² / 123.5 km² |
| Population - Total (2005) - Density |
3,051,280 (metropolitan area) 1,305,736 (city proper) 1,456.4/km² |
| Time zone - summer (DST) |
PST (UTC-8) PDT (UTC-7) |
| Latitude Longitude |
32°46' 117°8' |
| Official website: http://www.sandiego.gov/ | |
San Diego is a city located in the southwestern corner of the state of California and the southwestern corner of the continental United States. It is the county seat of San Diego County, California. The city is noted for its temperate climate and numerous beaches. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,223,400. As of 2005 the California Department of Finance estimates the city to have 1,305,736 residents. The city is the second largest in California and the seventh largest in the United States.
San Diego is the home of various military facilities including Navy ports, Marine bases, and Coast Guard stations. It is the home port of the largest naval fleet in the world, including two Navy supercarriers, the USS Nimitz and the USS Ronald Reagan, five amphibs, several nuclear submarines, and numerous smaller ships. One of the United States Marine Corps' two Recruit Depots is located here. Several Navy vessels have been named USS San Diego in honor of the city. N.S. North Island is also known as the birthplace of Naval Aviation, (though Pensacola Naval Station makes a rival claim to being the "Cradle of Naval Aviation.")
The area has long been inhabited by the Kumeyaay people. The first European to visit the region was Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, sailing for Spain, in 1542. He named it San Miguel. The San Diego Bay and the area of present day San Diego were given their present names by Sebastian Vizcaino when he was mapping the coastline of Alta California for Spain in 1602. The explorers camped near a Native American village called "Nipaguay" and celebrated Mass in honor of San (or Saint) Diego de Alcala (Saint Didacus of Alcalá). California was then part of the colony of New Spain.
In 1769, Gaspar de Portolá and his expedition founded a presidio (or military post) and on Sunday July 16, Franciscan Fathers Junípero Serra, Juan Viscaino and Fernando Parron raised and blessed a cross, establishing the first mission in Upper California, Mission San Diego de Alcala. Colonists began arriving in 1774, and the following year, 1775 the native people rebelled. They killed the priest and two others, and burned the mission. Father Serra organized the rebuilding and two years later a more fire-proof adobe structure was started. By 1797 the mission had become the largest in California, with over 1,400 natives associated with it.
In 1821, Spain recognized Mexico's independence. The governor of Alta California and Baja California moved the capital to San Diego from Monterey. The mission was secularized in 1834 and 432 persons petitioned Governor José Figueroa to form a town, and Commandant Santiago Arguello endorsed it. Juan Maria Osuna was elected the first alcalde (or mayor), winning over Pio Pico in the 13 ballots cast. However the population of the town shrank to little over a hundred persons, and by the late 1830s it lost its township until the province of Alta California became part of the United States of America in 1850 following the Mexican-American War. The village was designated the seat of the newly designated "San Diego County" and incorporated as a city.
In 1885, San Diego was linked to the rest of the nation by railroad. San Diego was reincorporated as a city in 1886.
Significant U.S. Naval presence began in 1907 with the establishment of the Navy Coaling Station.
San Diego hosted two World's Fairs, the Panama-California Exposition in 1915 and the California Pacific International Exposition in 1935.
Since World War II, the military has played a leading role in the local economy. Following the end of the Cold War the military presence has diminished considerably. San Diego has since become a center of the emerging biotech industry and is home to telecommunications giant Qualcomm.
Largely because of their city's strong military presence, San Diegans have a reputation for being more politically conservative than residents of California's other coastal cities.
San Diego is a major tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world. Among the many attractions are its
beaches, and climate, and deserts. Noted San Diego tourist attractions include:
San Diego is about two and a half hours south of Los Angeles and about half an hour north of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.
San Diego has trolley (LRT), bus [1] (http://www.sdcommute.com/Rider_Information/bus/), Coaster [2] (http://www.gonctd.com/), and Amtrak service. However, these systems serve limited routes and schedules; the vast majority of transportation in San Diego is by private automobile.
San Diego includes a comprehensive collection of freeways, highways, major arterial roads, and streets that forms circles around the interior and outlying areas in the county. Almost every major freeway in the county crosses through the city, but all are important to the flow of goods and people into and out of the city.
San Diego is located at 32°46'46" North, 117°8'47" West (32.779541, -117.146344)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 963.6 km² (372.0 mi²). 840.0 km² (324.3 mi²) of it is land and 123.5 km² (47.7 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 12.82% water.
The city's borders are very irregularly shaped because of the absorption of many suburbs into the city limits. Additionally, the numerous canyons that run through the city create natural boundaries and obstacles to development.
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,223,400 people, 450,691 households, and 271,315 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,456.4/km² (3,771.9/mi²). There are 469,689 housing units at an average density of 559.1/km² (1,448.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 60.18% White, 7.86% African American, 0.62% Native American, 13.65% Asian, 0.48% Pacific Islander, 12.39% from other races, and 4.83% from two or more races. 25.40% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 450,691 households out of which 30.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% are married couples living together, 11.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.8% are non-families. 28.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.61 and the average family size is 3.30.
In the city the population is spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 12.4% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 100.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $45,733, and the median income for a family is $53,060. Males have a median income of $36,984 versus $31,076 for females. The per capita income for the city is $23,609. 14.6% of the population and 10.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 20.0% of those under the age of 18 and 7.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
According to estimates by the San Diego Association of Governments, the median household income of San Diego in 2004 was $56,438 (not adjusted for inflation). When adjusted for inflation (1999 dollars; comparable to Census data above), the median household income was $50,543.
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When adjusted for inflation (1999 dollars; comparable to Census data above), the median household income was $50,543. Head Coach Marty Schottenheimer was named the Associated Press' NFL Coach Of The Year for the 2004-2005 season. According to estimates by the San Diego Association of Governments, the median household income of San Diego in 2004 was $56,438 (not adjusted for inflation). They entered the first round (the Wild Card portion) of the playoffs as a lower seed, but proceeded to be eliminated by opponent New York Jets, who won in overtime over the Chargers 20-17. Rookie placekicker Nate Kaeding missed a 40-yard field goal that would have advanced San Diego into the next round, thus opening the door for a Jets victory. Out of the total population, 20.0% of those under the age of 18 and 7.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The Chargers went on to finish the regular season 12-4. 14.6% of the population and 10.6% of families are below the poverty line. An estimated 1200+ fans waited as long as six hours to greet the team at Chargers Park, their year-round training facility starting in 2005. The per capita income for the city is $23,609. In fact, the Chargers had not made the post-season since 1995, the year after their Super Bowl XXIX appearance, until on December 19, 2004, a year removed from their disastrous 4-12 season of 2003, they finally earned a trip back to the post-season by capturing the AFC West Division Title, winning their eighth straight game while shutting out the Cleveland Browns 21-0. Males have a median income of $36,984 versus $31,076 for females. They were the host team for Super Bowls XXII, XXXII, and XXXVII in San Diego, but failed to make the playoffs in any of these seasons. The median income for a household in the city is $45,733, and the median income for a family is $53,060. The underdog Chargers lost to the 49ers, 49-26. For every 100 females there are 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 100.4 males. In 1995, the San Diego Chargers made their first and only Super Bowl appearance against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XXIX in Miami. The median age is 32 years. The game began with San Diego building a 24-0 lead and then losing all of it by early in the third quarter. In the city the population is spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 12.4% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who are 65 years of age or older. Both quarterbacks threw for more than 400 yards, and tight end Kellen Winslow caught 13 passes and blocked a crucial field goal despite despite suffering from heat-induced fatigue and cramps. The average household size is 2.61 and the average family size is 3.30. On January 2, 1982 the Chargers were involved in a memorable double-overtime playoff game against the Miami Dolphins, ultimately winning 41-38. 28.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. 17, 1979, the Chargers defeat the Denver Broncos 17-7 for their first AFC West division title since the merger before a national Monday Night Football television audience and their home crowd. There are 450,691 households out of which 30.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% are married couples living together, 11.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.8% are non-families. On Dec. 25.40% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. San Diego also clinched their first playoff berth in 14 years with a 35-0 victory against the New Orleans Saints. The racial makeup of the city is 60.18% White, 7.86% African American, 0.62% Native American, 13.65% Asian, 0.48% Pacific Islander, 12.39% from other races, and 4.83% from two or more races. In 1970, the San Diego Chargers settled into the AFC West division after the NFL merger with the AFL. 1979 marks a positive turning point for the Chargers franchise as quarterback Dan Fouts sets an NFL record with his fourth consecutive 300-yard passing game, in a game in which he threw for 303 yards against the Oakland Raiders. There are 469,689 housing units at an average density of 559.1/km² (1,448.1/mi²). The Chargers of that era were widely acknowledged as having the most striking uniforms in the history of pro football. The population density is 1,456.4/km² (3,771.9/mi²). The Chargers franchise appeared in the first two American Football League Championship games and five altogether, winning the AFL title in 1963 with a 51 - 10 thumping of the Boston Patriots. As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,223,400 people, 450,691 households, and 271,315 families residing in the city. The phrase was later appropriated by various NFL teams. Additionally, the numerous canyons that run through the city create natural boundaries and obstacles to development. The Chargers were the originators of the term "Fearsome Foursome" to describe their all-star defensive line, anchored by Earl Faison and Ernie Ladd. The city's borders are very irregularly shaped because of the absorption of many suburbs into the city limits. They also played defense, as indicated by their professional football record 49 pass interceptions in 1961. 840.0 km² (324.3 mi²) of it is land and 123.5 km² (47.7 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 12.82% water. With stars such as Lance Alworth, Paul Lowe, Keith Lincoln and John Hadl, the Chargers' offense struck fear into the hearts of AFL defenders. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 963.6 km² (372.0 mi²). Their only coach for the ten year life of the AFL was Sid Gillman, a Hall of Famer who forced his competition to try to field as professional a product as the Chargers. San Diego is located at 32°46'46" North, 117°8'47" West (32.779541, -117.146344)1. The Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers were one of the elements that made the American Football League the genesis of modern professional football. Almost every major freeway in the county crosses through the city, but all are important to the flow of goods and people into and out of the city. In his day, he set the pro football record of consecutive games with a reception. San Diego includes a comprehensive collection of freeways, highways, major arterial roads, and streets that forms circles around the interior and outlying areas in the county. The early AFL years of the San Diego Chargers were highlighted by the outstanding play of wide receiver Lance Alworth. However, these systems serve limited routes and schedules; the vast majority of transportation in San Diego is by private automobile. The Chargers only spent one season in L.A. before moving to San Diego in 1961. San Diego has trolley (LRT), bus [1] (http://www.sdcommute.com/Rider_Information/bus/), Coaster [2] (http://www.gonctd.com/), and Amtrak service. Established with seven other American Football League teams in 1959, in 1960, the Chargers began AFL play in Los Angeles. San Diego is about two and a half hours south of Los Angeles and about half an hour north of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. Note: The throwback jersey helmets are white with a yellow lightning bolt and the player number in black.. Noted San Diego tourist attractions include: San Diego has since become a center of the emerging biotech industry and is home to telecommunications giant Qualcomm. Ryan Leaf. Following the end of the Cold War the military presence has diminished considerably. Tim Dwight. Since World War II, the military has played a leading role in the local economy. Alfred Pupunu. San Diego hosted two World's Fairs, the Panama-California Exposition in 1915 and the California Pacific International Exposition in 1935. Natrone Means. Naval presence began in 1907 with the establishment of the Navy Coaling Station. Stan Humphries. Significant U.S. Marion Butts. San Diego was reincorporated as a city in 1886. Ernie Wright. In 1885, San Diego was linked to the rest of the nation by railroad. Walt Sweeney. The village was designated the seat of the newly designated "San Diego County" and incorporated as a city. Junior Seau. However the population of the town shrank to little over a hundred persons, and by the late 1830s it lost its township until the province of Alta California became part of the United States of America in 1850 following the Mexican-American War. Paul Lowe. Juan Maria Osuna was elected the first alcalde (or mayor), winning over Pio Pico in the 13 ballots cast. Paul Maguire. The mission was secularized in 1834 and 432 persons petitioned Governor José Figueroa to form a town, and Commandant Santiago Arguello endorsed it. Keith Lincoln. The governor of Alta California and Baja California moved the capital to San Diego from Monterey. Ernie Ladd. In 1821, Spain recognized Mexico's independence. Jack Kemp. By 1797 the mission had become the largest in California, with over 1,400 natives associated with it. John Hadl. Father Serra organized the rebuilding and two years later a more fire-proof adobe structure was started. Miller Farr. They killed the priest and two others, and burned the mission. Earl Faison. Colonists began arriving in 1774, and the following year, 1775 the native people rebelled. Speedy Duncan. In 1769, Gaspar de Portolá and his expedition founded a presidio (or military post) and on Sunday July 16, Franciscan Fathers Junípero Serra, Juan Viscaino and Fernando Parron raised and blessed a cross, establishing the first mission in Upper California, Mission San Diego de Alcala. Doug Flutie. California was then part of the colony of New Spain. Darren Bennett. The explorers camped near a Native American village called "Nipaguay" and celebrated Mass in honor of San (or Saint) Diego de Alcala (Saint Didacus of Alcalá). Dan Fouts 14. The San Diego Bay and the area of present day San Diego were given their present names by Sebastian Vizcaino when he was mapping the coastline of Alta California for Spain in 1602. LaDainian Tomlinson (RB). He named it San Miguel. Philip Rivers (QB). The first European to visit the region was Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, sailing for Spain, in 1542. Igor Olshansky (DT). The area has long been inhabited by the Kumeyaay people. Keenan McCardell (WR). North Island is also known as the birthplace of Naval Aviation, (though Pensacola Naval Station makes a rival claim to being the "Cradle of Naval Aviation."). Quentin Jammer (CB). N.S. Randall Godfrey (LB). Several Navy vessels have been named USS San Diego in honor of the city. Antonio Gates (TE). One of the United States Marine Corps' two Recruit Depots is located here. Donnie Edwards (LB). It is the home port of the largest naval fleet in the world, including two Navy supercarriers, the USS Nimitz and the USS Ronald Reagan, five amphibs, several nuclear submarines, and numerous smaller ships. Jesse Chatman (RB). San Diego is the home of various military facilities including Navy ports, Marine bases, and Coast Guard stations. Drew Brees (QB). The city is the second largest in California and the seventh largest in the United States. Kellen Winslow. As of 2005 the California Department of Finance estimates the city to have 1,305,736 residents. Ron Mix. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,223,400. Charlie Joiner. It is the county seat of San Diego County, California. The city is noted for its temperate climate and numerous beaches. Sid Gillman. San Diego is a city located in the southwestern corner of the state of California and the southwestern corner of the continental United States. Dan Fouts. San Diego City Schools. Lance Alworth. University of San Diego, USD (Roman Catholic). University of California, San Diego, UCSD (University of California). Thomas Jefferson School of Law. San Diego Community College District, (San Diego City College, San Diego Mesa College, San Diego Miramar College). San Diego State University, SDSU (California State University). National University. Point Loma Nazarene University, PLNU (Nazarene). California Western School of Law. Alliant International University, AIU (Formerly United States International University-USIU). Soledad Veteran's Memorial, future National Historic Landmark. Mt. USS Midway (CV-41), aircraft carrier museum. Seaport Village. Berkeley, ferry boat. Star of India, barque sailing ship. San Diego Presidio. Old Mission Dam in Mission Trails Regional Park. Mission San Diego de Alcala. Mission Beach Roller Coaster at Belmont Park. Little Italy (see also Little Italy). La Casa de Estudillo. Balboa Park. Qualcomm Stadium. Petco Park. Gaslamp Quarter. Torrey Pines State Reserve. Torrey Pines Golf Course. SeaWorld. Old Town. Mission Bay Park. San Diego Wild Animal Park. San Diego Zoo. |