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Salinas is the seat of Monterey county. It was begun in 1822 when Mexico seceded from Spain and began granting lands, and was incorporated as a city in 1874. The city's name comes from the Spanish word for a salty marsh. The population in 2000 was 143,920. Location is 36°40'40"N 121°39'16"W; elevation is 53 feet.

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Resources in This Category

• City of Salinas

  http://www.ci.salinas.ca.us/
  Official municipal site includes information about city services, departments, administration, meetings, events, and the community.

• Salinas Police Department

  http://www.salinaspd.com/
  Features community programs and services, crime statistics, employment opportunities, and details on field operations. Includes Police Activities League, Police Line TV show, Neighborhood Watch, and school resources program.

• Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce

  http://www.salinaschamber.com/
  Includes a membership directory, listing of events and information about tourism and the community.

Related Categories

• Home > Regional > North America > United States > California > Counties > Monterey
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