Oakland , Alameda County, California
Oakland port city and county seat of Alameda County, California, United States
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Oakland is a city located in the county of Alameda in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 390,724 and a population density of 1,938 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 433,031 inhabitants.
The city was created 169 years ago in 1851.
Oakland has a total area of 77.86 square miles (201.66 km2).
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Oakland, CA Quick Facts
| Population : | 433,031 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | California |
| County : | Alameda County |
| Head of government : | Mayor of Oakland, California |
| Twitter username : | Oakland |
| Postal code : | 94617–94624 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 510 |
| Area : | 201.66 km2 |
| Official name : | Oakland |
| Water as percent of area : | 28.48% |
| Land as percent of area : | 71.52% |
| Altitude : | 141 feet / 43 meters |
| Capital city : | Oakland is capital of Alameda County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1852 (169 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−08:00 |
| Local time : | 02:33:32 (19th April 2021) |
| Density : | 2,147 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 9.77% (2010-2019) |
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Oakland, CA has 5 neighbors .
- Alameda city in Alameda County, California, United States
- Berkeley city in Alameda County, California, United States
- Emeryville city in the United States state of California
- Piedmont city in California
- San Leandro city in Alameda County, California, United States
The population of Oakland increased by 9.77% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | Method |
| 1860 | 1,543 | census |
| 2010 | 390,724 | census |
| 2011 | 396,086 | estimation process |
| 2012 | 401,104 | estimation process |
| 2013 | 406,648 | estimation process |
| 2014 | 412,901 | estimation process |
| 2015 | 418,211 | estimation process |
| 2016 | 420,947 | estimation process |
| 2017 | 424,382 | estimation process |
| 2018 | 429,056 | estimation process |
| 2019 | 433,031 | estimation process |
People born in Oakland, CA (200)
People born in Oakland, CA, including nanotechnologist K. Eric Drexler, composer, music theorist, creator of musical instruments Harry Partch, computer scientist Fernando J. Corbató, you can see a list of people who born in Oakland, CA.
- Hans Reiser (American computer programmer, entrepreneur, and convicted murderer)
- Paul Pierce (American basketball player)
- Ed Elisian (racecar driver)
- Zendaya (American actress, singer, dancer and model)
- Thomas Schelling (American economist)
- Mark Hamill (American actor, producer, director, and writer)
- Brandon Lee (American actor and martial artist (1965-1993))
- Lyndsy Fonseca (American actress)
- Keyshia Cole (American R&B singer-songwriter and record producer)
- Carla Bley (American jazz composer, pianist, organist and bandleader)
- Jo Van Fleet (American actress)
- Amy Tan (American novelist)
- Elizabeth Roemer (American astronomer)
- Anthony Boucher (Editor, novelist, short story writer)
- Sheila E. (American singer and percussionist)
- Catherine Asaro (American science-fiction writer)
- Jan Henne (American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, former world record-holder)
- Laurie R. King (American novelist)
Schools
College & universities near Oakland, CA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108269 | Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences | Oakland (CA) | 94612 |
| 117557 | Lincoln University | Oakland (CA) | 94612-2801 |
| 117247 | Laney College | Oakland (CA) | 94607 |
| 122296 | Samuel Merritt University | Oakland (CA) | 94609 |
| 118994 | Moler Barber College | Oakland (CA) | 94609-2419 |
Stations (46)
Amtrak & bus stations near Oakland, CA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OKJ | Oakland – Jack London Square station | 245 Second Street | RAIL |
| EMY | Emeryville station | 5885 Horton Street | RAIL |
| BKY | Berkeley station | University Ave. and Third St. | RAIL |
| OAC | Oakland Coliseum station | 700 73rd Avenue | RAIL |
| SFC | San Francisco (Ferry), California | 101 The Embarcadero | BUS |
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- Oakland, New Jersey borough in New Jersey, USA
- Oakland, Tennessee human settlement in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States of America
- Oakland, Maine town in Kennebec County in the U.S. state of Maine
- Oakland, Wisconsin town in Burnett County, Wisconsin, USA
- Oakland, Florida town in Orange County, Florida, United States
- Oakland, Maryland town in the west-central part of Garrett County, Maryland, United States
- Oakland, Iowa city located in Iowa, United States
- Oakland, Pennsylvania census-designated place in Cambria County, Pennsylvania
- Oakland, Missouri city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States
- Oakland, Oklahoma human settlement in Marshall County, Oklahoma, United States of America
- Oakland, Oregon city in Oregon, USA
- Oakland, Mississippi town in Yalobusha County, Mississippi
- Oakland, Minnesota unincorporated community in Freeborn County, Minnesota
- Oakland, Kentucky city in Warren County, Kentucky, USA
- Oakland, Nebraska city in Burt County, Nebraska, United States
- Oakland, Illinois city in Coles County, Illinois, United States
- Oakland, Kansas human settlement (possibly historical)
Other cities in Alameda County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Alameda County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fremont | 241,110 | City in California |
| Hayward | 159,203 | City in Alameda County, California, United States |
| Berkeley | 121,363 | City in Alameda County, California, United States |
| Livermore | 90,189 | City in Alameda County, California, United States |
| San Leandro | 88,815 | City in Alameda County, California, United States |
| Pleasanton | 81,777 | City in Alameda County, California |
| Alameda | 77,624 | City in Alameda County, California, United States |
| Union City | 74,107 | City in California, United States |
| Dublin | 64,826 | City in California |
| Newark | 49,149 | City in Alameda County, California, United States |
| Albany | 19,696 | City in Alameda County, California, United States |
| Emeryville | 12,086 | City in the United States state of California |
| Piedmont | 11,135 | City in California |
Distance to Other Cities
Oakland, CA distances to biggest California cities
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