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Folsom

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Also known as Folsom, California, Granite City, Folsom, CA

city in Sacramento County, California, United States

Key facts

Country
United States
State
California
County
Sacramento
Incorporated
April 20, 1946
Mayor
Justin Raithel
Total
30.15 sq mi (78.09 km )
Land
27.88 sq mi (72.21 km )
Water
2.27 sq mi (5.88 km ) 7.53%
Elevation
220 ft (67 m)
Rank
86th in California
Density
3,321/sq mi (1,282/km )
Time zone
UTC−8 ( PST )
Summer dst
UTC−7 (PDT)
Zip codes
95630, 95671, 95763
Area codes
916/279
Fips code
06-24638
Gnis feature ids
277516 , 2410516
Website
www .folsom .ca .us

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Encyclopedic overview

Folsom is a city in northeastern Sacramento County, California, United States. A 2025 population estimate puts the city's population at 92,577 residents.

Folsom is well known for its Gold Rush history, dating back to the mid 19th century. It is also associated with musician Johnny Cash and the Folsom State Prison, located in the northwest area of the city, and as a major hub for outdoor recreation centered around Folsom Lake and Lake Natoma.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Folsom” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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