Hayward, California, has about 150,000 residents making it the sixth-largest city in the Bay Area. It is a prosperous regional commerce center, manufacturing activity, and trade. The city has become one of the most desirable business locations for companies in advanced industries while balancing the needs of a growing population with the preservation of open space.
California is in the Western United States. It shares borders with Nevada, Arizona, the Pacific Ocean, Oregon, and Baja California. There are more than 39,500,000 people in about 163,696 square miles, making it the third-largest state. The state capital is Sacramento, and Los Angeles is the most populous city.