California is the largest state in the US in terms of population. With an area of about 163,700 square miles, it is also the third biggest state. The following is a list of the top 10 largest cities in California by population. Let’s read.
Key points
- Los Angeles is the most populous city in California. It is also the second most populous city in America after New York City.
- San Diego is the second most populous city in California. It is also the eighth most populous city in America.
- Sacramento, the capital of California is the sixth most populous city in the state.
- San Diego is the most populous border city in America. It is located near the US-Mexico international border.
- San Jose (Population rank in California – 3), San Francisco (Population rank – 4), and Oakland (Population rank – 8) are the three main cities of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Top 10 largest cities in California by population
| Rank | City | Population (July 2024 estimate) (US Census Bureau) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | 3.88 million |
| 2 | San Diego | 1.4 million |
| 3 | San Jose | 997,368 |
| 4 | San Francisco | 827,526 |
| 5 | Fresno | 550,105 |
| 6 | Sacramento | 535,798 |
| 7 | Long Beach | 450,901 |
| 8 | Oakland | 443,554 |
| 9 | Bakersfield | 417,468 |
| 10 | Anaheim | 344,561 |
(Also read: The geography of California – landforms, cities, borders, etc.)
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