History of Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield is the county seat of Kern County, California, USA. It is one of the fastest-growing, large-population cities in the United States. As of 2007, the population was estimated at 323,213 within the city limits, making it the 11th largest city in California and List of United States cities by population|the 61st largest city in the nation according to U.S. Census estimates. The Bakersfield Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) has a population of 780,711, making it the List of United States metropolitan areas|65th largest metropolitan area in the country. It is California's third largest inland city, after Fresno, California|Fresno and Sacramento, California|Sacramento. The city's economy relies on agriculture, petroleum extraction, and refinement industries.
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