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where is san jose

San Jose is a major city in California , located in the Santa Clara Valley at the southern end of the San Francisco Bay in the western United States.

Quick Scoop: Where Is San Jose?

  • San Jose is in Santa Clara County, in west‑central California, USA.
  • It sits in the Santa Clara Valley, on the southern shore of San Francisco Bay, about 50–70 km (roughly 30–45 miles) southeast of San Francisco.
  • The city is considered the heart of Silicon Valley and the main urban center of the South Bay region.

A Bit More Detail

  • San Jose is the county seat of Santa Clara County and one of the largest cities in California by both population and area.
  • Geographically, it lies inland (not directly on the ocean), with the Santa Cruz Mountains to the west and Mount Hamilton and associated ranges to the east.

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