Sacramento
North America, United States
United States
People from Sacramento are called:
Male/General:
Sacramentan
Pronunciation:
/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊən/
Etymology & Origin
Named after the Sacramento River, which was named by Spanish explorer Gabriel Moraga in 1808 after the 'Santísimo Sacramento' (Most Holy Sacrament).
About Sacramento
- Capital city of California since 1854.
- Located at the confluence of the Sacramento and American rivers.
- Center of California's government and agriculture industry.
- Known for its farm-to-fork dining scene and historic Old Sacramento.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 524,943 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- United States
- Region:
- North America