Union City is a city in the
San Francisco Bay Area in
Alameda County,
California,
United States approximately 30 miles from
San Francisco and 20 miles north of
San Jose. Incorporated on January 13, 1959, combining the communities of
Alvarado, New Haven, and
Decoto, the city has over 74,000 residents today and very diverse population. Alvarado is a
California Historical Landmark (#503). The city celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2009. The Cities of
Fremont,
Newark, and Union City make up the Tri-City Area, and to travel to other parts of city limts, you would have enter from nearby cities. The Tri-City Area hosts many local events, along with programs for the youth.