sheelove12
Answered

Welcome to Westonci.ca, where curiosity meets expertise. Ask any question and receive fast, accurate answers from our knowledgeable community. Join our Q&A platform to get precise answers from experts in diverse fields and enhance your understanding. Get detailed and accurate answers to your questions from a dedicated community of experts on our Q&A platform.

Why do many cities near the California coast begin with san or santa?

Sagot :

AL2006

That phenomenon is not really connected with being near the coast. 
It's more a matter of places that were once conquered and re-named,
mostly by the Spaniards.
 
Conquest and subjugation of the local indigenous population, you see,
was a brave, heroic, macho accomplishment, which made them really
feel good.  So when they erased the names that the local people had
given the places, they very often re-named the places in honor of their
king, or in honor of religious figures such as Saints ... "San" for a male
saint, and "Santa" for a female one.

At great distances from the coasts, you have San Antonio, Santa Fe,
Saint Louis, etc.


Thank you for your visit. We're dedicated to helping you find the information you need, whenever you need it. We hope you found what you were looking for. Feel free to revisit us for more answers and updated information. Thank you for visiting Westonci.ca, your go-to source for reliable answers. Come back soon for more expert insights.