Bakersfield, California
…Incorporated 1873–1876 Re-incorporated January 11, 1898 Named after Thomas Baker Government • Type Council-Manager • Body Bakersfield City Council • Mayor Karen K. Goh • Vice Mayor Manpreet Kaur Area • City 151.27 sq mi (391.80 km2) • Land 149.81 sq mi (388.01 km2) • Water 1.46 sq mi (3.79 km2) Elevation 404 ft (123…