Bakersfield real estate: The City of Bakersfield now boasts a population
of over 221,000 people (the 13th largest city in California) and covers
more than 110 square miles. Bakersfield was first settled in 1858.
The City of Bakersfield was first incorporated in 1873. The city motto
is "Bakersfield, The Heart of the Golden State". Bakersfield
was one of the first cities in the United States to adopt the council-manager
form of government. McMurtrey Aquatics Center and Centennial Gardens
and the many museums and art galleries offer recreation opportunities
in Bakersfield., California.