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CastrovilleMonterey County,CaliforniaArtichoke Center of the WorldThe California state capital is Sacramento. What would you like to know about Castroville
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The population of Castroville is approximately 6,724 (2000).
The amount of land area in Castroville is 2.615 sq. kilometers.
Castroville elevation is 23 feet above sea level. The Castroville median home price is $170,100 (2000). Castroville miscellany. Return to Index Castroville location: about 9 miles from Salinas in the northern portion of Monterey County. The Monterey Peninsula is just 15 miles to the south with San Francisco about 102 miles to the north. Other nearby communities include Moss Landing, Elkhorn, Prunedale, Marina, Las Lomas, Boronda and Pajaro.
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Castroville average annual rainfall is 14.38 inches per year Return to Index History & History Related Items Castroville history: Castroville is the county's second oldest town having been founded in 1863 by Juan Bautista Castro. Many historical buildings remain from the original town. A giant artichoke is a favorite picture spot in Castroville. Castroville attractions: Castroville is the Artichoke Capital of the World, providing about 75 percent of the nation's supply! The Artichoke Festival is held every year in May. The vegetable is celebrated with demonstrations, souvenirs, food, arts and crafts and more. A 10K Run is also held. On a trivia note, Marilyn Monroe, then known as Norma Jean Baker, was the festival's very first Artichoke Queen in February 1948.. Return to Index
Castroville economy: mainstays of the local economy are agriculture, manufacturing and construction. Main crops for the area are strawberries, lettuce and artichokes. Contribute information free or for a small service charge for this community or any other community in the USA Be sure to include the name of the community and its state when contacting Key to the City as you are NOT directly contacting this community. Learn how to advertise on Key to the City Choose a new community in the state of California
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