Tourist Guide Berkeley
Berkeley city lies on San Francisco Bay's eastern shore. The city is famous as the location of the University of California. Berkeley is considered to be the most liberal city in California in terms of politics. Politically, the city falls under Alameda County.
Berkeley is surrounded by cities like Emeryville, Oakland, Contra Costa County and Albany. Early human settlements took place in the area of Berkeley city. The official foundation of the city took place in April 1878.
As per the 2000 census, the city is home to 102,743 people. Due to its rapid economic growth, the population is expected to rise above this level.
Berkeley city is under the influence of a Mediterranean climate. As a result, winters are wet, while summers are dry. However, the summers are cooler than the surrounding region, due to the presence of ocean currents.
The city experiences foggy and cool days in the middle of the summer season.
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