Tourist Guide Bakersfield
Bakersfield lies in Kern County in California, USA. The city, founded in 1869, has an area of approximately 340 sq km and a population of close to 323,000 inhabitants, which is among the highest in California.
The city is bordered by the San Joaquin Valley and the Sierra Nevadas and has a unique and diverse landscape. From dense forests and hill-tops to waterfalls and rivers, Bakersfield is home to a variety of natural wonders.
The climate of this city is semi-arid. Summers are of a very long duration with high temperatures, whereas winters are comparatively shorter and cooler. The average daily temperature in summer is around 38°C, and in winters, the average daily temperature is approximately 15°C.
Bakersfield has a strong, tourism-based economy. The service sector and the manufacturing industry are other important contributors to the economy.
