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Community Economic
Profile
Hanford
Kings County, California
Located in
the heart of California's rich San Joaquin Valley, Kings County
is 200 miles from the greater Los Angeles area to the south and
the San Francisco-Sacramento area to the north.
A network of
interconnecting highways, as well as rail and air service, link
Hanford to California's major metropolitan markets, and, ultimately,
to the Western States and Pacific Rim.
Hanford's central
location, together with its competitively priced industrial land,
California Enterprise Zone, Foreign Trade Zone, conscientious and
hardworking labor force and numerous other fine amenities, makes
Hanford an ideal place to do business.
Hanford, incorporated
August 8, 1891, is situated in the San Joaquin Valley midway between
San Francisco, 215 miles to the north, and Los Angeles, 215 miles
to the south. Located in the north central portion of the county,
the city is 32 miles south of Fresno, and operates under provisions
of the State Constitution and Statues as a general law city. The
city has an area of 12.3 square mile.
Hanford offers
a unique blend of old and new, historic and contemporary living
environments. While "quality of life" is a term used by
many, it is especially appropriate in Hanford where the concern
and caring of its community members is obvious in the high standards
maintained.
Hanford is
truly one of California's hidden treasures, proud of its historic
image and its professional attitude toward growth. It is the recipient
of numerous awards, including the 1997 Prettiest Pained Places,
Helen Putnam Award for Excellence, Tree City U.S.A. and a 1993 Governor's
Preservation Award. Hanford is a safe, family-orientated community.
This historic restoration of the community and renovation of the
downtown, highlight the efforts of the agricultural, agribusiness,
industrial, and commercial sectors all working together to make
and maintain Historic Hanford.
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