Piedmont, California

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Piedmont, California?An enclave within Oakland, Alameda County, California, USA
2. How many people live in Piedmont, California?11,270 residents (2020 Census)
3. How big is Piedmont, California?Approximately 1.7 square miles
4. What is the meaning of name?Derived from the Italian 'Piedmont,' signifying 'foothill.'
5. What is the incorporation date?1907

Enclave: A distinct territory or area completely surrounded by a larger, different territory.
Incorporation: The legal process by which a territory becomes a self-governing municipality.
Residential Community: A locality primarily composed of housing, where residents often commute to other areas for employment and commerce.