Sacramento is a sprawling metropolis with a land area of more than 100 square miles. It has an area of more than 100 square miles. The city serves as the focal point for several San Joaquin and Sacramento valley municipalities that comprise the Sacramento metro region, the fourth biggest in California with 2.4 million residents. Sacramento is located about 150 miles north of Los Angeles and about 70 miles east of San Francisco. It is surrounded by farmland but also has a dense urban center with a large university system. There are many famous people from Sacramento including John F. Kennedy Junior, Jerry Garcia, and Ty Pennington. The city was founded in 1772 by the Spanish under the name of Sacrario. They named it after the Sacred Heart which is embedded in stone near where it was first planted. In 1848, when California became a U.S. state, its capital was moved to Sacramento because of its favorable location on major waterways and its rich agricultural potential. Today, Sacramento is known for its government institutions, education system, and culture. It is home to many universities including American River College, California State University, Sacramento, Oakridge School, and Thomas Edison Memorial High School. There are many museums in Sacramento including the Western History Museum, National Automobile Museum, and California Railroad Museum. There are also many theater productions and concerts throughout the year at various venues.