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95380, 95382
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The population of Turlock is approximately 69,321 (2007).
The approximate number of families is 19,095 (2000).
The amount of land area in Turlock is 24.834 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Turlock is 13.3 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Turlock to Washington DC is 2488 miles. The distance to the California state capital is 77 miles. (as the crow flies)
Turlock is positioned 37.50 degrees north of the equator and 120.85 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Turlock elevation is 101 feet above sea level.
Turlock per capita income is $16,844 (2000).
Turlock median income is $48,468 (2005).
The Turlock median home price is $359,700 (2005).
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Location
Turlock location: Just south of Modesto on hwy 99 in central California. Other nearby communities include Denair, Keyes, Hilmar-Irwin, Hughson, Delhi, Ceres, Hickman and Empire.
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History & History Related Items
Turlock history: John William Mitchell is known as the founder of Turlock. He was a farmer here when he founded the city in 1871. When the railroad came through, they wanted to name the new station after Mitchell. He declined the offer but did suggest naming it after Turlough in Ireland. They accepted his suggestion and the name became Turlock. Sierra was also a possible name for Turlock, but confusion with other nearby areas with the same name squashed that choice. Agriculture rapidly became the main force in the local economy and it remains such today. The city was incorporated in 1908. Early settlers came from many cultural groups giving much diversity to both the economy and the community life. California State University - Stanislaus opened here in 1960 bringing with it more opportunity for growth and development. Find more history information here.
The founding of Turlock: 22 December 1871
The incorporation date of Turlock: 1908
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Attractions
Turlock attractions: Stanislaus County Fair
late July - 1st week of August
900 North Broadway
Turlock, CA
Phone: 209-668-1333 Hilmar Cheese Company
Take a tour and go to the visitor's center. Turlock Historical Museum
108 S Center Street inHistorical Downtown Turlock
Please call ahead for hours of operation
Phone: 209-668-7386 See Photographs of Turlock.
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