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Maps
Milpitas, California (US) Location Located in Santa Clara County, south San Francisco Bay Area, California 37n26 (Latitude), 121w54 (Longitude) 13.6 square miles in area Get Directions Click here or on the map to be able to zoom in or out, or get directions. Santa Clara County Quick Facts from the Census Silicon Valley is defined as being Santa Clara County, at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay. Milpitas is located on the east side, north end, just south of Fremont, which is in Alameda County. East of of Milpitas is unincorporated ranch land and wilderness. Click the little insert to get an aerial view of Milpitas, or on…
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How Milpitas Got Its Name
Milpitas – How did it get it’s name? This story claims it means “A Thousand Pitas,” pitas being century plants. The name Milpitas is a variation of the plural diminutive of milpa, a Mexican Spanish word for “garden where maize is grown.” The proper diminutive form of milpa, though, is actually milpilla, not milpita. Thus, in Mexico, several towns and villages have the name Milpillas, but there is no Milpitas in Mexico. The word milpa is a word derived from milli, meaning “agricultural field” and pan. meaning “on.” The following is taken from Charles G. Mann, 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus, Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 2005.…
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Italian Restaurants in Milpitas
Dining and Food ~ Restaurants in Milpitas For that special night on the town, consider a lovely Italian restaurant in Milpitas, with a great glass of wine and great service. Giorgio’s Italian Food & Pizza Our favorite is the family dinner with salad, drinks, spaghetti and pizza. They also have party trays to go and host banquets. Noted for having the best pizza in Silicon Valley. 634 E. Calaveras Blvd., but back further, to right of Staples. 408-942-1292 Macaroni Grill We love this restaurant and eat here at least twice a month. Trick to not waiting long is to call ahead and they will give you “preferred seating.” McCarthy Ranch.…
