Chico is the most populous city in Butte County, California, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 86,187, reflecting an increase of 26,233 from the 59,954 counted in the 2000 Census. The city is a cultural, economic, and educational center of the northern Sacramento Valley and home to both California State University, Chico and Bidwell Park, the country's 26th largest municipal park and the 13th largest municipally-owned park. Bidwell Park makes up over 17% of the city.
Other cities in close proximity to the Chico Metropolitan Area (population 212,000) include Paradise and Oroville, while local towns and villages (unincorporated areas) include Durham, Cohasset, Dayton, Nord, and Forest Ranch. The Chico Metropolitan Area is the 14th largest Metropolitan Statistical Area in California.
The nickname "City of Roses" appears on the Seal of the City of Chico. The city has been designated a Tree City USA for 31 years by the National Arbor Day Foundation.
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I was born in Chico and left a few times , but always returned because I love this area. There are a few parks, a large group of seniors, many activities, and educational classes to attend
Lots of older adults, several community activities, a College centered city with classes available for all ages. Other activities such as senior centers.
Because I fully have an experienced it for myself.
From the beginning of our life we are respecting to our elders. Normally I do social works and care giver to needy people,
I did my masters degree as a social science degree.and I always like to do help each other's to wake up their lives.
For general livability.