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Manteca, California

Located in San Joaquin County, California, Manteca was established in 1861. 'Manteca' means butter or lard in Spanish — named for the dairy farms. One of the fastest-growing Central Valley communities due to Bay Area housing costs.
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Founded 1861 | Population 91,000 | Peak 91,000 (2024) | County San Joaquin County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Manteca, California

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1861Founded: Named 'manteca' (Spanish for butter/lard) for dairy.
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1918Incorporated: Manteca was officially incorporated as a city.
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1942Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Manteca's identity and economy.
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2000Bay Area Commuter Growth: Affordable housing draws commuters.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1861 Culture
Founded
1918 Government
Incorporated
1942 Government
Military Presence
2000 Business
Bay Area Commuter Growth

Did You Know?

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'Manteca' means butter or lard in Spanish — named for the dairy farms.
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One of the fastest-growing Central Valley communities due to Bay Area housing costs.
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Annual Pumpkin Fair is one of the biggest in the region.
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Manteca is located in San Joaquin County, California.
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Manteca was founded in 1861.

Famous People from Manteca, California

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Scott Speed
Formula One Driver · Born Jan 24, 1983 · Age 43
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Patricia Miranda
Amateur Wrestler · Born Jun 11, 1979 · Age 46
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