Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/carmel-by-the-sea-california

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1. Where is the Carmel-by-the-Sea, California?Monterey Peninsula, California, on the Central Coast
2. How many people live in the Carmel-by-the-Sea, California?3,220 (2020 Census)
3. How big is the Carmel-by-the-Sea, California?Approximately 1.5 square miles
4. What is the capital of the Carmel-by-the-Sea, California?Not applicable (Carmel-by-the-Sea is a city, not a capital)
5. What language do people speak in the Carmel-by-the-Sea, California?English
6. When was the Carmel-by-the-Sea, California built?Established as an art colony in 1902; incorporated in 1916

Mediterranean Climate: A climate characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, typical of coastal regions.
Secularization Act: A historical legislative act that removed land and property from religious institutions.
General-Law City: A municipality whose powers and organization are defined by state statutes rather than a local charter.