Delano, California

Delano is a city located in Kern County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 38,824. Delano was founded on July 14, 1873 as a railroad town. The name was officially given by the Southern Pacific Railroad in honor of Columbus Delano, at the time the Secretary of the Interior for the United States.

Geography

Delano is located at 35°46'11" North, 119°14'47" West (35.769649, -119.246320){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 26.3 km² (10.2 mi²). 26.2 km² (10.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.49% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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