Editing San Pablo, California (section)

==Geography==

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|2.6|sqmi|km2}}, all land.

San Pablo lies on a sedimentary plain between the northern end of the [[Berkeley Hills]] and [[San Pablo Bay]], although the city limits do not extend to the bayshore. Two principal creeks traverse the city: [[Wildcat Creek (California)|Wildcat Creek]] and [[San Pablo Creek]]. Both originate in the mountain ranges to its southeast. The minor [[Rheem Creek]] also runs through the city.

The northeastern limits of San Pablo are also traversed by the [[Hayward Fault]], a major branch of the [[San Andreas Fault]], which lies to the west.

[[Interstate 80 (California)|Interstate 80]] ([[Eastshore Freeway]]) passes through San Pablo.

There are several communities to the north of (and separated from) the city, but which have San Pablo mailing addresses. These include the census areas of Tara Hills, Bayview, and Montalvin.