U.S.
Census Bureau recognizes
San José’s position in region
SAN JOSE, CA –
Mayor Gonzales and the people of San José have long known what
the U.S. Census Bureau just confirmed: San José is the Capital of
Silicon Valley and what almost one million neighbors call home.
“No matter how big or small we are, San José is a city of
great people and great neighborhoods,” said Mayor Ron Gonzales upon
learning that the US Census Bureau has renamed its classification of reference
for the Bay Area to the San José-San Francisco-Oakland metropolitan
area.
“We are pleased to receive this recognition by the Census Bureau,
as we continue to work hard to be a city and community that people are proud
to live, work, and play in San José. Each of the three major cities
of the metropolitan area are distinct communities, and we are delighted
that San José is the city of choice,” Gonzales continued.
As the capitol of Silicon Valley San José is the 11th largest city
in the Country and the 3rd largest in the State of California. San José
is also considered the “Safest big city in America” as ranked
by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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