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Solano County’s commitment to focus development within urban areas has
resulted in about 95 percent of the county’s population living in its cities
Benicia, Vallejo, Fairfield, Suisun City, Vacaville, Dixon, Rio Vista. The
majority of land use in the unincorporated land area is undeveloped natural
resource land and agricultural use. Agricultural land is concentrated in the
eastern portion of the county and in smaller areas scattered throughout the
county.
This chapter is also designed to enhance the Base’s understanding of the
types of activities occurring “outside the fence” in its neighboring
communities so that military leadership can apply those insights when
considering future missions and operations.
History and Profile
Solano County
Year Established:
1850
2016 Estimated Population:
431,498
Projected 2030 Population:
493,422
Major Industries:
Agriculture and agricultural processing
Solano County covers over 900 square miles of land and is one of the nine
counties that make up the San Francisco Bay Area region. Approximately
128 square miles of the county, or 14 percent of the total land area, lies
within seven incorporated cities: Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun
City, Vacaville, and Vallejo. The county is bordered by Contra Costa County
to the south, Sonoma and Napa counties to the west, Yolo County to the
north, and Sacramento County to the east. The western quarter of the
county extends into the foothills of the Coastal Range, characterized by
steep slopes. The remainder of the county is part of the Sacramento Valley,
located within the Central Valley, characterized by low rolling hills and more
level topography compared to the western portion. Interstate 80 runs from
the northeast portion of the county to the southwest portion. Other
interstates that traverse the county are Interstate 680, Interstate 780, and
Interstate 505. The City of Vallejo has the largest population in the county,
while the City of Fairfield is the largest city by area and also serves as the
county seat. The county had a 2010 population of 413,344.
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