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South San Francisco is a city in Northern California's San Mateo County located in the San Francisco Bay Area region. Often overshadowed by its more famous neighbor to the north, South San Francisco has much to offer residents and visitors alike.

History

The area that is now South San Francisco was originally part of Rancho Buri Buri, a large Spanish land grant given in 1835 by Mexican governor Jose Figueroa to Jose Antonio Sanchez. Rancho Buri Buri covered much of modern day San Mateo County. The city of South San Francisco was officially incorporated in 1908 after the area saw growth due to the establishment of rail service provided by Southern Pacific Railroad.

For more on the history of South San Francisco, visit the San Mateo County History Museum.

Population and Demographics

According to the 2020 U.S. Census, South San Francisco has a population of 67,286 people. The racial makeup of the city is 36.7% Asian, 33.8% White, 15.2% Hispanic/Latino, 7.2% Two or More Races, 5.2% African American, 1.2% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, 0.4% American Indian/Alaska Native. Around 44% of residents speak a language other than English at home.

Economy and Major Employers

South San Francisco has a diverse economy anchored by several major industries. Many biotech and pharmaceutical companies are headquartered in South San Francisco due to its proximity to the research centers of University of California San Francisco and Stanford University. Major biotech companies in South San Francisco include Genentech, Alkermes, and Exelixis.

Other major employers in South San Francisco include:

The food processing and packaging industry also has a major presence in South San Francisco with companies like Del Monte and Zanotto's Spaghetti Works operating large facilities.

Attractions and Landmarks

Some of the most popular attractions and landmarks in South San Francisco include:

Popular local landmarks mapped:

Transportation

Public transportation in South San Francisco is provided by SamTrans buses which connect to BART regional rail service. The South San Francisco BART station is located off Airport Boulevard near US-101 and provides service to San Francisco, Oakland, Fremont and other Bay Area cities.

The city is adjacent to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) which provides domestic and international air service. Major highways serving South San Francisco include US-101, I-280 and I-380.

Museums and Cultural Sites

South San Francisco has several unique museums and cultural attractions including:

Local Government

South San Francisco is located in San Mateo County. The county government administrative offices are located at:

400 County Center
Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone: (650) 363-4000

The city government of South San Francisco is located at:

400 Grand Ave
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone: (650) 877-8500

Parks and Recreation

The South San Francisco Recreation Department operates and maintains the city's parks and recreation facilities including community centers, sports fields, pools, and more.

Schools and Education

Public education in South San Francisco is provided by the South San Francisco Unified School District which operates 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools.

Higher education opportunities are provided by Cañada College, a community college located in nearby Redwood City.

Facebook

Follow South San Francisco city government and community happenings on Facebook.

Sports

The South San Francisco High School Wildcats sports teams compete in the Peninsula Athletic League of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF). Home games are held at South San Francisco High School.

Additional Local Resources

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