City Facts

Hollister is located in San Benito County (of which it is the county seat) just northeast of Salinas between Gilroy and San Juan Batista along Highway 156 near the San Luis Reservoir.

Incorporated: March 26, 1872

Form of Government: Council/Manager (5 member City Council elected by district, by the citizens of Hollister). The City Manager is appointed by the City Council as Chief Administrator.

Population: 37,183 (2005 Census)

Total Housing Units: 9,924 (2000 U.S. Census)

Sister City: Kato City, Japan