South Santa Clara Valley, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
South Santa Clara Valley
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census county division (CCD)
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 South Santa Clara Valley, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 117.764 sq mi (305.007 km2) |
| • Land | 117.145 sq mi (303.404 km2) |
| • Water | 0.619 sq mi (1.603 km2) 0.005% |
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 103,477 |
| • Density | 878.681/sq mi (339.2611/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
95046, 95038, 95037, 95020
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| Area code(s) | 408 |
| FIPS code | 06-08593175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583195 |
South Santa Clara Valley is a special area in the southern part of Santa Clara County, California. It's not a city, but a "census county division" (CCD). This means it's a region defined by the government for counting people and gathering information. It covers about 118 square miles (305 square kilometers).
About South Santa Clara Valley
The South Santa Clara Valley includes the cities of Morgan Hill, San Martin, and Gilroy. It also has the areas just outside these cities that aren't officially part of any city.
This area is bordered by Coyote to the north and San Benito County to the south. To the west, you'll find Llagas-Uvas, and to the east, the Diablo Range.
Who Lives in South Santa Clara Valley?
In 2010, about 103,477 people lived in the South Santa Clara Valley. Many different groups of people call this area home. About 47% of the residents were of Hispanic background. Around 40.8% were non-Hispanic white, and 7.6% were Asian. The average age of people living here was about 40.5 years old.
Most people and businesses in this area use postal ZIP codes from the nearby cities. These include Morgan Hill, San Martin, and Gilroy. The main telephone area code for the region is 408.
What's the Weather Like?
The South Santa Clara Valley is located in the southern part of the larger Santa Clara Valley. This region enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate. This type of climate means it usually has warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
