Gilroy, city (2020 pop. 59,520),
Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1870. Located in the fertile Santa Clara
valley, Gilroy supports diversified agriculture, including vineyards,
orchards, dairy and mushroon farms, and plant nurseries. It produces food,
fabricated-metal, and paper products. Gilroy has also benefited from the
high-technology microelectronics industry in the area. Gavilan College is in
the city. Gilroy hosts an annual garlic festival, and Bonfante Gardens, a
botanic gardens and amusement park, is there. Mt. Madonna County Park, with
its redwood stands, is nearby.
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