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Introduction to Sonoma, California
Sonoma, California, in Sonoma county, is 9 miles W of Napa, California and 35 miles N of Oakland, California. As of the year 2000 census, 9,128 people lived in Sonoma.
Sonoma History
Sonoma was originally inhabited by the Coast Miwok, Pomo and Wintun Native Americans. The city derived its name from an Indian term meaning “nose.” The Spanish were the first to explore the area. It is the birthplace of the American California and the Bear Flag was first raised in this city on June 14, 1846. Sonoma was incorporated on September 3, 1883.
Sonoma and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Sonoma
Local parks include Eraldi Park, Depot Park, the Sonoma State Historic Park, Olsen Park and Hughes Park. The Vallejo Home State Historical Monument is also a notable local location. Sonoma Valley Regional Park and Maxwell Farms Regional Park are also nearby. Sonoma hosts the Sonoma Valley Film Festival every April.
Sonoma Transportation
Sonoma County Airport is nearby.
Sonoma Higher Education
Sonoma State University, Santa Rosa Junior College and Napa Valley College are all accessible from Sonoma.
Sonoma strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Sonoma to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):
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