California is divided into 58 counties. Here’s the complete list:
List of Counties in California
- Alameda County, CA
- Alpine County, CA
- Amador County, CA
- Butte County, CA
- Calaveras County, CA
- Colusa County, CA
- Contra Costa County, CA
- Del Norte County, CA
- El Dorado County, CA
- Fresno County, CA
- Glenn County, CA
- Humboldt County, CA
- Imperial County, CA
- Inyo County, CA
- Kern County, CA
- Kings County, CA
- Lake County, CA
- Lassen County, CA
- Los Angeles County, CA
- Madera County, CA
- Marin County, CA
- Mariposa County, CA
- Mendocino County, CA
- Merced County, CA
- Modoc County, CA
- Mono County, CA
- Monterey County, CA
- Napa County, CA
- Nevada County, CA
- Orange County, CA
- Placer County, CA
- Plumas County, CA
- Riverside County, CA
- Sacramento County, CA
- San Benito County, CA
- San Bernardino County, CA
- San Diego County, CA
- San Francisco County, CA
- San Joaquin County, CA
- San Luis Obispo County, CA
- San Mateo County, CA
- Santa Barbara County, CA
- Santa Clara County, CA
- Santa Cruz County, CA
- Shasta County, CA
- Sierra County, CA
- Siskiyou County, CA
- Solano County, CA
- Sonoma County, CA
- Stanislaus County, CA
- Sutter County, CA
- Tehama County, CA
- Trinity County, CA
- Tulare County, CA
- Tuolumne County, CA
- Ventura County, CA
- Yolo County, CA
- Yuba County, CA
Quick Facts
| Category | Quick Facts |
|---|---|
| Geography | Located on the West Coast of the U.S., Known for its diverse geography including beaches, mountains, and forests |
| History | 31st state to join the Union in 1850, Known for the Gold Rush |
| Economy | Largest economy in the U.S., Home to Silicon Valley and Hollywood |
| Climate | Mediterranean climate in the coast, Alpine in the mountains, Desert in the interior |
| Natural Attractions | Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe, Big Sur |
| Culture | Known for entertainment, technology, and a mix of cultural influences |
| Miscellaneous | State bird is the California Quail, State flower is the California Poppy, Nickname is “The Golden State” |
| Population | Approximately 40 million people as of 2020 Census |
| Notable People | Steve Jobs, Marilyn Monroe, Serena Williams |
| Notable Places | Los Angeles, San Francisco, Disneyland |
| Bordering States | Borders Oregon to the north, Nevada to the east, and Arizona to the southeast |
Related:
Complete List of All 50 States in the United States of America
