Sacramento Valley
Sacramento Valley is the broad, flat floodplain of the Sacramento River in Northern California, known for agriculture, wetlands, and the city of Sacramento.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Northern California |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Sacramento County |
| District | Sacramento Valley |
| City | Sacramento |
| Timezone | AmericaLos Angeles |
| Latitude | 38.5 |
| Longitude | -121.5 |
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6:15 PM LOCAL TIMESacramento Valley is a vast, low-lying basin in Northern California, anchored by the Sacramento River and drained by its tributaries. The valley supports intensive agriculture — notably rice, almonds, and crops irrigated from snowmelt — and features large areas of wetlands and floodplain habitat. The city of Sacramento sits near the valley's southeastern edge, acting as the region's urban and cultural hub. Visitors come to explore river recreation, historic sites, and wildlife refuges that preserve the area’s migratory fish and bird populations. The landscape is characterized by broad farmland, occasional levees, and wide-open skies, offering opportunities for birdwatching, fishing, and river touring.
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