What Are People From Sacramento Called?

North America, United States
United States

People from Sacramento are called:

People from Sacramento are called Sacramentan.

Demonym:

Sacramentan

Pronunciation:

/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊən/

Sacramento landscape
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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.

Quick Facts

Population:
524,943 (2024 est.)
Country:
United States
Region:
North America

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Etymology & Origin

Named after the Sacramento River, which was named by Spanish explorer Gabriel Moraga in 1808 after the 'Santísimo Sacramento' (Most Holy Sacrament).

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