About Concord and the demographics
Concord s the largest city in Contra Costa County, California, USA, and the 202nd
largest in the U.S. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 121,780.
Originally founded in 1869 as the community of Todos Santos by Salvio Pacheco, the
name was changed to Concord within months. The city is a major regional suburban
East Bay center within the San Jose/San Francisco Metropolitan Area, and is located
just 31 miles (50 km) east of San Francisco.
As of the census of 2000, there were 121,780 people, 44,020 households, and 30,329
families residing in the city. The population density was 4,041.0 people per square
mile (1,560.0/km²). There were 45,083 housing units at an average density of
1,496.0/sq mi (577.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city is 70.71% White,
3.04% Black or African American, 0.76% Native American, 9.39% Asian, 0.50% Pacific
Islander, 9.65% from other races, and 5.94% from two or more races. 21.81% of the
population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Timezone
PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Currency
USD (United State Dollar's)
Local Law in Concord
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Weather in Concord
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Places to eat in Concord
The Granite Restaurant
Enjoy New American cooking, Chef Matt Lee’s culinary homage to local ingredients
brought to life with a splash of Caribbean, Pacific Rim and Latino influenced style.
Don Giovanni
Don Giovanni Restaurant in Concord, NH serves customers in Concord, NH. We offer
services in Italian Restaurants. We specialize in Italian Restaurants in Concord,
NH. Finally an Authentic and Affordable Italian Culinary Experience.
Hermanos Cocina Mexicana
Hermanos Cocina Mexicana has been drawing enthusiastic diners and critical praise
for more than twenty years.
Owners Bruce Parrish and Jane Valliere offer lunch and dinner daily, as well as
live jazz entertainment Sunday through Thursday evenings. Located in a turn of the
century brick building just off Main Street in downtown Concord, Hermanos is a local
favorite for its friendly atmosphere, authentic Mexican fare, lively jazz music
scene, and the best margaritas anywhere! The restaurant features three dining rooms
and an upstairs lounge. A children's menu is offered. Hermanos also has an extensive
takeout menu.
Things to do and tourist attractions in Concord
Contoocook Museum
The Museum, located in a 200 year-old
barn at Gould Hill Orchards, includes interactive collections, trails (one designed
for young children), and educational programs. The collections include, rocks, minerals,
fossils, sea life, insects, Indian artifacts, mounted birds and mammals, and plants.
There are interpretive exhibits and hands-on activities for all ages to enjoy. The
Museum will feature several new exhibits in 2009. The Museum is open seasonally
(see littlenaturemuseum.org for 2009 calendar. This year the Museum is offering
two survival classes: "Child Survival: Teaching Your Child to Survive Getting Lost
in the Woods" on August 15; "Map and Compass Workshop" on Oct. 17 (raindate Oct.
18); see website for details. A free "NatureFest 2009" will be held on Sept. 12
and 13 with special exhibits, demonstrations, nature activities with prizes for
children, guided and self-guided trail walks, hayrides,and museum tours. On Sept.
12, from 10 - 11:30 AM, a workshop entitled "HikeSmart" will be held;on Sept. 13,
an "Edible Wild Plants" workshop will be held. At 1:30PM both days, WIldlife Encounters
Traveling Zoo" will present a wild animal program. Details are on the website. Fun
for the whole family!
How to get around in Concord
The best and easiest way to get around, see all the sites and experience the adventures
in your own time would be rent a car for your stay. You can collect from the airport
when landing and drop off at the airport before leaving, it couldn't be easier.
Cheap car
hire Concord. - you can also read some car hire reviews from rentacars.co.uk
Where to stay
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Tourist information in Concord
Information for tourist in Concord