Monterey vs Carmelo

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Monterey (Spanish: Monterrey; Ohlone: Aacistak) is a city located in Monterey County on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on California's Central Coast. Founded on June 3, 1770, it was the capital of Alta California under both Spain (1804 to 1821) and Mexico (1822 to 1836). During this period, Monterey hosted California's first theater, public building, public library, publicly funded school, printing press, and newspaper. It was originally the only port of entry for all taxable goods in California. In 1846 during the Mexican–American War, the United States flag was raised over the Customs House. After California was ceded to the U.

S. after the war, Monterey hosted California's first constitutional convention in 1849. The city occupies a land area of 8.466 sq mi (21.93 km2) and the city hall is at 26 feet (8 m) above sea level. The 2010 census recorded a population of 27,810. Monterey and surrounding area have attracted artists since the late 19th century and many celebrated painters and writers have lived there. Until the 1950s, there was an abundant fishery. Among Monterey's present-day attractions are the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, Fisherman's Wharf, California Roots Music and Arts Festival, and the annual Monterey Jazz Festival.

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armelo is a given name. Notable people with the name include: Carmelo Anthony (born 1984), American basketball player Carmelo Antrone Lee (born 1977), Puerto Rican basketball player Carmelo Bentancur (born 1899), Uruguayan fencer Carmelo Bossi (1939–2014), Italian boxer Carmelo Bruzzese (born 1949), Italian mob boss Carmelo Cedrún (born 1930), Spanish football goalkeeper Carmelo D'Anzi (born 1956), Italian-American football coach Carmelo Di Bella (1921–1992), Italian football player Carmelo Giaquinta (born 1930), Argentine bishop Carmelo Gómez (born 1962), Spanish actor Carmelo González, aka Cien Caras (born 1949), Mexican wrestler Carmelo González (born 1983), Spanish football midfielder Carmelo Marrero, American martial artist Carmelo Martínez (born 1960), Puerto Rican baseball player Carmelo Micciche (born 1963), French football striker Carmelo Mifsud Bonnici (born 1960), Maltese minister and Member of Parliament Carmelo Pace (1906–1993), Maltese composer Carmelo Torres (1927–2003), Mexican matador and author Carmelo Valencia (born 1984), Colombian football player Carmelo Yuste Yuste (born 1984), Spanish footballer

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