San Diego County, California

San Diego County is a county located on the Pacific Ocean in the far southwest of California, along the border with Mexico. It is the third largest county by population in the state. As of 2000 the population is 2,813,833. The county seat is San Diego.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 11,721 km² (4,526 mi²). 10,878 km² (4,200 mi²) of it is land and 843 km² (326 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 7.20% water.

Related Topics:
U.S. Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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San Diego County has varied topography. On its western side is seventy miles of coastline. Snow-capped mountains rise to the northeast, with the Sonoran Desert to the far east. The Cleveland National Forest lies to the southeast.

Related Topics:
Sonoran Desert - Cleveland National Forest

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North San Diego County is known locally as "North County", and has a culture of its own.

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