Merced, California

Merced is the county seat of Merced County, California in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 63,893. Incorporated in 1889, Merced is a charter city that operates under a council-manager government. It is named after the Merced River, which flows nearby.

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County seat - Merced County, California - San Joaquin Valley - California - 2000 - 1889 - Charter city - Council-manager government - Merced River

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Merced, known as the "Gateway to Yosemite", is less than two hours by car from Yosemite National Park to the east and to the west is Monterey Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and miles of beaches. The community is served by rail passenger service, a major airline, through Merced Municipal Airport, and two bus lines.

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Yosemite - Yosemite National Park - Monterey Bay - Pacific Ocean - Merced Municipal Airport

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In 2005, the city became home to the 10th University of California campus, the University of California at Merced.

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University of California - University of California at Merced

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