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Manteca
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Zip Codes
95336, 95337
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Statistics & Facts
The population of Manteca is approximately 64,500 (2007).
The approximate number of families is 20,741 (2004).
The amount of land area in Manteca is 22.836 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Manteca is 15.9 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Manteca to Washington DC is 2508 miles. The distance to the California state capital is 50 miles. (as the crow flies)
Manteca is positioned 37.80 degrees north of the equator and 121.22 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Manteca elevation is 38 feet above sea level.
Manteca median income is $55,800 (2005).
The Manteca median home price is $416,100 (2005).
Manteca miscellany.
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Location
Manteca location: in the San Joaquin Valley of central California, 70 miles east of San Francisco, and about 13 miles from Stockton. Other nearby communities include Lathrop, French Camp, Ripon, Taft Mosswood, Kennedy, Garden Acres, Salida and August. Here is a map page for Manteca.
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Climate & Weather
The climate for Manteca is temperate. Here is a climate page for Manteca.
The weather in Manteca is typical of the central valley. Here is a weather page for Manteca.
Manteca average annual rainfall is 18.24 inches per year
The average low temperature is 52.3 degrees F.
The average high temperature is 75.4 degrees F.
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History & History Related Items
Manteca history: The Native Americans who lived here had settled on what was known as the sand plains. It was only after the California Gold Rush in the mid 1800’s that permanent settlers began to arrive. They subsisted mainly on the raising of cattle and grain. The small settlement here was first known as Cowell Station after Joshua Cowell who came here in 1861. He is also known as the Father of Manteca. He was the first mayor when incorporation occurred in 1918. The Central Pacific Railroad came through in 1873 and laid track to the Cowell Farm. This stopping point was known as Cowell Station. Due to the Cowell Station near Tracy, named for Wright Cowell who was Joshua’s brother, the railroad worked with the local farmers to have a name change to avoid confusion. They decided on Monteca. Unfortunately, when the first tickets were printed, there was an error stating the name as Manteca. Though many were not happy with the error, no one made a change and the name stood as printed – Manteca. The little town remained such for many years. Once irrigation was established in the early 1900s, real growth began to take place. The early 2000’s brought many new residents providing phenomenal growth during this time period. Here is a history page for Manteca. Also try this history page The first white settlers came here after the California Gold Rush subsided. Before that time, only a few Indians lived here permanently. The area was used mostly for raising grain and cattle. The settlement was known as Cowell Station at this time, named for Joshua Cowell, who later became known as the "Father of Manteca."
He came here around 1861 building a home on what would later become the center of the current city of Manteca. (at Yosemite and Main) When the Central Pacific Railroad came through in 1873, there was concern for the name as another Cowell Station existed south of Tracy, named for Wright Cowell, Joshua's brother. The new name of Monteca was chosen. When the railroad printed the first tickets, the name was mis-spelled, "Manteca." (Spanish for lard) Though some were unhappy with the error, it was never corrected with the name remaining Manteca. Joshua Cowell became the first mayor of Manteca when it was incorporated in 1918.
The incorporation date of Manteca: May 28, 1918
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Attractions
Manteca attractions: The Manteca Pumpkin Fair
please call: (800) 872-6546 or (209) 239-6762 The Lady Bug Festival
1256 W. Lathrop Rd. suite 347
Manteca, CA 95336
Craft Show
See Community events for details on vendor space Manteca Historical Museum
600 West Yosemite Ave.
Manteca, CA
Phone: 209-825-3021 The Manteca Murals See Photographs of Manteca.
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Manteca economy: based on agriculture, though electronic firms are rapidly becoming the principal employers in town. An industrial park in the southeastern area of Manteca has brought many new companies here.
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