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Growing Delta community

Antioch sits at the confluence of the San Joaquin River and the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, a region that spans 1,153 square miles across five counties and supports millions of annual visitor days.

A flock of sheep grazing on farmland at Holland Tract in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta
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Antioch is positioned where the San Joaquin River flows into the Delta, one of the most significant waterways in California. The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta spans approximately 1,153 square miles across Contra Costa, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, and Yolo counties, and it is a center of regional recreation and water management. For Antioch residents, living at the Delta's edge means being near an ecosystem that draws seven million boating days annually and supports dozens of marinas and yacht clubs.

The Delta's influence on Antioch goes beyond recreation. The region and its water systems are the heart of California's water delivery infrastructure, and Antioch's position within it shapes the community's economy and character. The city has grown steadily, and its neighborhoods reflect both long-established families and newer residents drawn to the Delta's access and the East Bay's proximity.

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