Buena Vista, California facts for kids
Buena Vista, California is a name given to several different places in the state of California. The name "Buena Vista" comes from Spanish and means "good view" or "beautiful view." Because it's such a pleasant name, many communities and areas have chosen it over the years.
When you see "Buena Vista, California," it usually refers to one of these locations:
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What is a Census-Designated Place?
A census-designated place (often shortened to CDP) is an area that looks like a town or community but isn't officially incorporated as a city or town. The United States Census Bureau defines these places just for gathering population data.
- Buena Vista, Amador County, California is a census-designated place.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a group of homes or businesses that are not part of any official city or town. Instead, they are governed directly by the county they are in.
- Buena Vista, Mariposa County, California is an unincorporated community.
- Buena Vista, Santa Clara County, California is an unincorporated community. It was also once a census-designated place.
- Buena Vista, Sonoma County, California is another unincorporated community.
- Buena Vista, Tehama County, California is also an unincorporated community.
What is a Ghost Town or Former Settlement?
A ghost town is a town that has been mostly or completely abandoned. This often happens when the economic activity that supported the town, like mining or farming, stops. A former settlement is similar, meaning it was once a populated area but is no longer.
- Buena Vista, Imperial County, California is a ghost town.
- Buena Vista, Nevada County, California was a former settlement.
Other Places Named Buena Vista
Sometimes, a place might have been called Buena Vista in the past but later changed its name.
- Buena Vista was the former name of Buttonwillow, California, which is located in Kern County.
See also
In Spanish: Buena Vista (California) para niños
