San Leandro, California
Population: 72,307
Located in Alameda County
The city of San Leandro is a community of approximately 72,307 people located on the San Francisco Bay, 20 miles southeast of San Francisco and just south of Oakland. It is in Alameda County, which has a total population of 1,319,274. San Leandro is a friendly and diverse City with a colorful heritage and numerous cultural amenities including a 450-berth Marina, two golf courses and a large community library center. Discovered in 1772 by a Spanish explorer, San Leandro became famous during the late 1800s and early 1900s for its delicious cherries. In 1909, to celebrate the abundant cherry harvest, San Leandro held its first Cherry Festival, an event which was so successful, it is still celebrated today. In addition to the Cherry Festival, San Leandro is also well-known for its quiet, well-defined neighborhoods full of charming and unique older houses on tree-lined streets. San Leandro residents are proud of both their neighborhoods and their City which can be seen in their active involvement in the City’s numerous neighborhood and homeowner’s associations. San Leandro’s temperate weather also makes it an excellent place for outdoor recreation. With an average temperature of 62 degrees and average rainfall of 19 inches per year, outdoor activity at the one of the many City parks is possible all year round.
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