Tourist Guide San Jose
San Jose is in Santa Clara County in California, USA. The city was founded as early as 1777, but it was incorporated in 1850. The city has a population of approximately 974,000 residents and occupies an area of close to 461 sq km. Initially, this area was inhabited by the Ohlone Native Americans; permanent European settlements began only in the late nineteenth century.
This city is home to River Guadalupe, the Santa Cruz Mountains, the Almaden Valley, Mount Hamilton and several other such natural wonders which make its topography extremely diverse.
San Jose enjoys a Mediterranean climate. During winters, the minimum average temperature is 6°C, while the maximum average temperature is around 29°C during summers. The economy of San Jose has seen excellent growth due to the setting up of numerous information technology industries, which has also earned it the title ‘the capital of Silicon Valley’.
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