The Chalon tribe of the Ohlone nation of indigenous Californians have inhabited the area around Soledad for … See more

Soledad is located in central Monterey County at 36°25′29″N 121°19′35″W / 36.42472°N 121.32639°W . It is 8 miles (13 km) southeast of Gonzales and 9 miles (14 km) northwest of Greenfield, both via U.S. Route … See more

As of the census of 2000, there were 11,263 people, 2,472 households, and 2,242 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,680.0 inhabitants per square mile (1,034.8/km ). There were 2,534 housing uni… See more

Soledad is seated at the heart of one of the most economically productive and technologically advanced agricultural regions in the world; hence, the Salinas Valley name, "Salad Bowl of the World." Agricultura… See more

Television service for the community comes from the Monterey-Salinas-Santa Cruz designated market area (DMA). Radio stations Monterey-Salinas-Santa Cruz area of dominant influence (ADI) or continuous measurem… See more

Soledad Unified School District serves most of Soledad, but a large portion of unincorporated Soledad is also served by Mission Union School District.
Soledad High School is the primary high school in th… See more

Soledad is located on U.S. Route 101 and is accessible via northbound and southbound exit ramps on Front Street, at the north and south ends of town. It is the western terminus of California State Route 146, which conn… See more