Altamont, California
Altamont | |
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| Coordinates: 37°44′38″N 121°39′46″W / 37.74389°N 121.66278°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
Altamont is an unincorporated community in Alameda County, California. It is located 7.5 miles (12 km) northeast of Livermore, at an elevation of 741 feet (226 m) in the Altamont Pass. Originally called The Summit, the name was changed to Altamont when the Central Pacific Railroad arrived in 1869.