Sacramento is the capital city of the state of California. In 2020, this city had a population of 524,943 residents, making it the sixth-largest city in California. The city was founded in 1849 and has been the state capital since 1854. Sacramento is located in Northern California along the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers. Despite its large population, Sacramento is often forgotten by most people. It is the main political center of the West Coast.
