Santa Clara Valley

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View over the southern part of the Santa Clara Valley in the morning
Aerial view over part of the urban area of ​​San José

The Santa Clara Valley is a valley south of the San Francisco Bay in the US state of California . It was named after the city of Santa Clara ; the largest city in the valley is San José . Its area spans several counties and is part of Silicon Valley .

The northern end of the Santa Clara Valley is at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay, the southern end is near the town of Hollister . The valley is bounded by the Santa Cruz Mountains in the southwest and the Diablo Range in the northeast. It is about 50 kilometers (30 miles) long and about 20 kilometers (15 miles) wide. In total, about 1.8 million people live in the Santa Clara Valley area.

The valley was originally known for its high concentration of orchards, flowering trees and plants. Until the 1960s , it was the largest fruit packaging region in the world, with a total of 39 canning factories. While the north of the valley in particular is densely populated, the central and southern areas are more agricultural. The fertile soil is particularly suitable for agriculture. Numerous types of fruit and vegetables such as apples , corn , tomatoes and citrus fruits are grown . The valley is also known for its extensive wine-growing areas . It is the first commercial wine-growing region in California (and possibly the United States). Wine as well as agricultural products are important economic factors. The products are exported throughout the United States as well as overseas . In the urban areas also widespread industry is to be found.

Major cities in the Santa Clara Valley

View from Alum Rock Park to the northwest over the valley

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Coordinates: 37 ° 22 ′ 1 ″  N , 121 ° 59 ′ 2 ″  W.