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American Canyon, California

American Canyon is a city in southern Napa County, California, United States, 35 miles (55 km) northeast of San Francisco, part of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Population 21,837

Top Events in American Canyon History

1
1992Government
The city was incorporated in 1992.
2
2014Disaster
On August 24, 2014, at 3:20 a.m., the area was struck by a magnitude 6.0 earthquake centered 3.7 miles (6.0 km) northwest of the city.

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Historical Timeline

1992Government
The city was incorporated in 1992.
2014Disaster
On August 24, 2014, at 3:20 a.m., the area was struck by a magnitude 6.0 earthquake centered 3.7 miles (6.0 km) northwest of the city.

Did You Know?

1
American Canyon is located in the state of California.
2
American Canyon has a population of 21,837 residents.
3
The 2020 census reported the city's population as 21,837.

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