Kingsburg, California

Kingsburg is a city located in Fresno County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,199.

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Fresno County, California - 2000

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The fields aroung Kingsburg are mostly grape vineyards which plant mainly raisin and table grapes. Kingsburg headquarters the Sun Maid Growers of California, a producer of dried fruits.

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Raisin - Grape - Sun Maid

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Kingsburg is known as the "Swedish Village". With its Swedish architecture and village atmosphere, Swedish banners fluttering from lampposts and brightly painted Dala Horses, the Swedish heritage of the community is preserved. Kingsburg is home to the world's largest box of raisins http://www.wlra.us/wl/wlboxofraisins.htm, built by students at California State University, Fresno.

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Raisin - California State University, Fresno

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