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How many square miles is California?

Kenster1 ∙

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∙ 11y ago

Updated: 2/20/2025

California has 163,707 square miles. 3.79 million square miles is the size of the United States. And California is ranked 3rd in size, after Alaska and Texas.
California, USA - 163,707 square miles

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California is approximately 163,696 square miles in size. This measurement includes both land and water areas within the state's boundaries. California is the third-largest state in the United States by land area, after Alaska and Texas.

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∙ 2mo ago

Oh, dude, California is like around 163,696 square miles. It's like, one of the biggest states in the U.S., you know? So yeah, if you're planning a road trip there, make sure you bring a lot of snacks 'cause it's gonna be a long drive, man.

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