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Delano (/dəˈleɪnoʊ / də-LAY-noh) is a city in Kern County, California, USA. Delano is located 31 miles (50 kilometers) northwest of Bakersfield [9] at an altitude of 315 feet (96 meters). [1] The population in 2010 was 53,041, up from 38,824 in 2000. It is the second largest city in Kern County after Bakersfield. Agriculture is the main industry in Delano. The area is especially famous for growing table grapes. Delano is also home to two state prisons in California, North Kern State Prison and Kern Valley State Prison. The Voice of America used to operate one of its largest and most powerful shortwave transmission facilities at a station outside Delano. The Voice of America stopped broadcasting in October 2007, citing changing political missions, tight budgets, and technological changes. The two school districts in Delano currently operate eight elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, and two college replacement schools. The city has its own police station and has signed a fire service contract with the Kern County Fire Department. The EMS service is privately provided by the local company Delano Ambulance Service.
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- Air quality: 40 US AQI Good. Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
- Tap water: Yes, safe to drink
- Religious government: Non-religious
- Population: 53,000 people
- GDP: $57,808 / year
- Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
- Power outlets: 115V60Hz
- Internet: 41 Mbps
- Best wireless: T-Mobile
- Pay without cash: Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
- Tipping: How much should I tip at a restaurant? A gratuity of 15 to 20 per cent on top of the bill (before sales tax) is standard, with 25 per cent given for topnotch service. Servers in America work hard for the money – they’re generally friendly, knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile for customers.
- Apartment listings: Craigslist
- Apartments: Airbnb
- Hotels: Booking.com
- More hotels: Hotels.com
- Best taxi: Uber
- Online electronics shop: Amazon
- Best hospital: Delano Regional Medical Center
- Best intl air carrier: United Airlines
- Monthly costs for expat: $2000
- Monthly costs for family: $5200
- Monthly costs for local: $1500
- Meal: $10
- Small Cola: $1.7
- Beer 1 Pint: $5
- Coffee: $4
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