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Stockton is in the state of California. According to the United States Census Burea the population in 2000 was 243,771. The census bureau esimated the population to be 271,466 in 2003. According to this estimate, the city is gaining population at a rate of 2.55% per year.
The city is a part of the Stockton metro area. It is the the seat of San Joaquin county. It has an area of 54.7 square miles. According to the US Geologic Survey, the city is at 37°57'28" north and 121°17'23" west. The Federal Information Processing Standards location code (FIPS55) for this city is 0675000.
University of the Pacific, Humphreys College, Heald College, School of Business, Stockton and San Joaquin Delta College are in Stockton.
Stockton Metropolitan airport serves the city. San Joaquin River, Piper Slough and 21 Mile Cut are near or in the city.
The city has a mediterranean climate with an annual precipitation of 13.84 inches. Winters are generally cool with little precipitation and summers are hot with almost no rain.
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