Santa Clara County, California
Santa Clara County is the heart of California’s Silicon Valley. San Jose is the largest city, while Cupertino is home to Apple and Mountain View is closely associated with Google. The county also has strong connections to Tesla and the broader technology industry.
The county is known for its high cost of living, driven in large part by the concentration of technology jobs. Despite the urban development, the Santa Cruz Mountains provide opportunities for hiking and outdoor recreation.
Santa Clara County has a mix of historic orchards, suburban neighborhoods, and modern technology campuses. Its diverse population has also helped create a thriving food scene, particularly with a wide variety of Asian cuisine. Traffic can be challenging, but the county remains one of the world’s major centers for technology and innovation.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Santa Clara County |
| County Seat | San Jose |
| Population | Approximately 2,000,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | San Jose, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Santa Clara, Campbell, Milpitas, Los Gatos, Saratoga, and others |
| Interstates and Highways | I-280, I-880, US 101, SR 85, SR 87 |
| FIPS Code | 06-085 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,304 square miles (Land: 1,281 sq mi, Water: 23 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | San Mateo County (Northwest), Alameda County (North), Stanislaus County (Northeast), Merced County (Southeast), San Benito County (South), Santa Cruz County (West) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Standard Time (PST) |
| State | California |
| Coordinates | 37.3541° N, 121.9552° W |
| Etymology | Named after the City of Santa Clara |
| Major Landmarks | Stanford University, Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive, Levi’s Stadium, Santana Row, Moffett Field |
PHYSICAL MAP
Santa Clara County Topographic Map
This topographic map highlights Santa Clara County’s distinctive valley-and-mountain landscape. The contour lines reveal the relatively flat Santa Clara Valley flanked by the Santa Cruz Mountains to the west and the Diablo Range to the east.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Santa Clara County Satellite Map
This satellite map shows Silicon Valley’s dense urban development across the northern valley floor. The surrounding mountain ranges create natural boundaries around the region’s developed areas.
OUTLINE MAP
Santa Clara County Blank Map
This blank map outlines Santa Clara County’s elongated shape, stretching from San Francisco Bay toward the Diablo Range. The simple design highlights the county’s location within the South Bay and Silicon Valley region.
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