San Martin, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Martin
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.jpg) .jpg) .jpg) Clockwise: Sign on Monterey Road; Lion's Peak; Old San Martin Winery.
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Location in Santa Clara County and the state of California
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 San Martin, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Named for | St. Martin of Tours |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.596 sq mi (30.035 km2) |
| • Land | 11.596 sq mi (30.035 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,027 |
| • Density | 605.98/sq mi (233.960/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95046
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| Area code | 408/669 |
| FIPS code | 06-68238 |
| GNIS feature ID | 277595 |
San Martin is a small village in Santa Clara County, California. It is located in the southern part of the Santa Clara Valley. You can find it south of Morgan Hill and north of Gilroy. San Martin is known for its many ranches, wineries, and fruit orchards. It also has large homes in the hills of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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History of San Martin
San Martin got its name from St. Martin of Tours. He was a patron saint of the Santa Clara Valley. An early settler named Martin Murphy Sr. named the area. He was one of the first people to settle there and built the first Catholic church in the area.
Since 2004, the community has thought about becoming an official city. However, because it is a small place, there have been worries about how it would pay for city services. Another idea has been for Morgan Hill to take over the area.
Geography and Location
San Martin is about 48 kilometers (30 miles) south of San Jose, California. It is also about 11 kilometers (7 miles) north of Gilroy, California. The village is about 24 kilometers (15 miles) from the Pacific Coast. It sits in a wide valley, with the Santa Cruz Mountains to the west and the Diablo Range to the east.
The area of San Martin is about 30 square kilometers (11.6 square miles). All of this land is dry land, with no large bodies of water.
San Martin's Climate
San Martin has a warm, Mediterranean climate. This is because the Pacific Ocean helps keep the temperatures mild. In summer, the average high temperature is about 32.3°C (90.2°F). In winter, the average low temperature is about 0.9°C (33.6°F).
The area gets about 480 millimeters (18.9 inches) of rain each year. The summer months are usually dry. It rarely snows, maybe once every 20 years, and when it does, it's light and melts quickly. In summer, fog often rolls in from the ocean at night and clears up by morning. Winters have many sunny days, with breaks between rainstorms. The area does not usually have tornadoes or severe thunderstorms. The local plants include chaparral and grasslands, with live oak trees in the higher areas.
Who Lives in San Martin?
In 2010, the population of San Martin was 7,027 people. Most people, about 98.1%, lived in homes.
There were 1,993 households in San Martin. About 40.7% of these homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes, about 63.6%, were married couples living together. The average household had about 3.46 people.
The population included 25.3% of people under 18 years old. About 11.7% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in San Martin was 38.5 years.
Economy and Jobs
San Martin is a big producer of garlic, table mushrooms, and wine. These are important parts of the local economy.
The Wings of History Museum is also in San Martin. It is an aviation museum located next to the San Martin Airport.
Transportation and Travel
San Martin is right next to U.S. Route 101, which is a major freeway. It also has the San Martin Airport (E16). This airport is run by Santa Clara County.
For public transportation, people can use Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) buses. There is also a commuter rail station served by Caltrain.
See also
In Spanish: San Martín (California) para niños
