Palermo, California

Palermo is a census-designated place (CDP) in Butte County, California, United States. The population was 5,382 at the 2010 census, down from 5,720 at the 2000 census.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 29.2sqmi, of which, 99.95% of it is land and 0.05% is water.ClimateAccording to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Palermo has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csa" on climate maps.HistoryThe town was named after Palermo, Sicily due to its excellent climate for growing olives. The first post office was established in 1888. The area was home to a country club, two railroad stations, gold mining, a brick yard, library, general mercantile store, school and even a semi-pro baseball team. The rich clay soil attracted the planting of olive and orange orchards and a thriving zucca melon industry. Mining magnate George Hearst purchased 700 acres in 1888, and then subdivided. There is an annual festival held every September centered at Palermo Park to help raise funds to support the Palermo Community Council's Sheriff Substation.