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Recommendations for Current and
Potential Sister Cities Relationships
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Current Sister Cities
Adopted via Resolution/Formal
Council Action
1. San Sebastian, Spain
2. Guadalupe, Mexico
3. Hatzor, Israel
4. Taichung, Republic of China (Taiwan)
5. Udonthani, Thailand
6. Wanganui, New Zealand
7. Wirral Metropolitan Borough, United Kingdom
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Current Sister Cities Analysis
San Sebastian, Spain
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San Sebastian
Size – square miles
106
23.5
Population
225,221
186,409
Physical/Geographical
Attributes
Mountain, high desert
Coastal
Role in Region
Univ. town, tourist
destination, largest city in
region, distribution center
Univ. town, tourist
destination, dynamic
cultural scene, gastronomy
Common cultural heritage
Some in relation to arts and events, Basque heritage
Business, tourism,
economic ties
Tourism, outdoor
recreation, technology, art
scene, distribution
Tourism, outdoor
recreation, art scene,
technology
• The City Manager’s Office is recommending continuing
its relationship with San Sebastian.
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Current Sister Cities Analysis
Taichung, Republic of China (Taiwan)
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Taichung
Size – square miles
106
855
Population
225,221
2,719,835
Physical/Geographical
Attributes
Mountain, high desert
Humid subtropical
Role in Region
Largest city in region,
distribution center, univ.
town, tourist destination
Third largest city in region,
second largest cargo
facilities, economic
development
Common cultural
heritage
Some in relation to arts and events
Business, tourism,
economic ties
Tourism, distribution, small
businesses, manufacturing,
technology, art scene,
outdoor recreation
Tourism, distribution, small
businesses, manufacturing,
agriculture, thriving
commercial sector
• The City Manager’s Office is recommending continuing its
relationship with Taichung.
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Current Sister Cities Analysis
Hatzor, Israel
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Size - square miles
Population
Physical/Geographical
Attributes
Role in Region
Common cultural heritage
Business, tourism,
economic ties
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Hatzor
106
225,221
2
8,700
Mountain, high desert
Mediterranean
Largest city in region,
distribution center, univ.
town, tourist destination
Arts & culture
Tourism, art scene,
distribution, technology,
outdoor recreation
Small bedroom community
Tourism, arts & culture,
commerce, plans to build
commerical, tourism,
recreational and sports
facilities in the future
• The City Manager’s Office is recommending discontinuing
its relationship with Hatzor.
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Current Sister Cities Analysis
Udonthani, Thailand
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Udonthani
Size - square miles
106
441
Population
225,221
339,535
Physical/Geographical
Attributes
Mountain, high desert
Tropical savanna
Role in Region
Largest city in region,
distribution center, univ.
town, tourist destination
One of the four major cities
in the region, commercial
center
Common cultural heritage
Some in relation to arts and events
Business, tourism,
economic ties
Tourism, art scene, outdoor
recreation, distribution,
technology
Tourism, art & culture,
outdoor recreation, mining,
industrial hub
• The City Manager’s Office is recommending
continuing its relationship with Udonthani.
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Current Sister Cities Analysis
Wanganui, New Zealand
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106
225,221
Wanganui
916
43,600
Physical/Geographical
Attributes
Mountain, high desert
Coastal
Role in Region
Truckee river, tourist
destination, largest city in
region, distribution center,
univ. town
Wanganui river (New
Zealand’s longest navigable
waterway), tourist
destination, manufacturing
Common cultural heritage
Art culture
Business, tourism,
economic ties
Tourism, outdoor recreation,
distribution, technology, art
scene
Size - square miles
Population
Tourism, recreational
activities, niche
manufacturing, farming,
engineering operations
• The City Manager’s Office is recommending continuing a
relationship with Wanganui.
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Current Sister Cities Analysis
Guadalupe, Mexico
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Guadalupe
Size - square miles
106
310
Population
225,221
129,387
Physical/Geographical
Attributes
Mountain, high desert
Humid continental
Role in Region
Largest city in region, tourist
destination, distribution
center, univ. town
Third largest city in the
region, tourist destination,
agriculture, region is the
largest producer of silver
Common cultural heritage
Hispanic heritage
Business, tourism,
economic ties
Tourism, art scene, outdoor
recreation, distribution,
technology
Tourism, art scene, outdoor
recreation, farming, mining,
manufacturing
• The City Manager’s Office is recommending discontinuing
its Sister Cities relationship with Guadalupe.
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Proposed Sister Cities Analysis
Panama City, Panama
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106
225,221
Panama City
39
430,299
Mountain, high desert
Coastal, rain forest
Role in Region
Largest city in region, univ.
town, tourist destination,
distribution center
Largest city in region, univ.
town, tourist destination,
capital city, port/distribution
center, financial center
Common cultural heritage
Some in relation to arts and outdoor recreation
Size - square miles
Population
Physical/Geographical
Attributes
Business, tourism,
economic ties
Tourism, art scene, outdoor
recreation, distribution,
technology
Tourism, art scene, outdoor
recreation, distribution,
banking, commerce,
trade/shipping,
manufacturing, agriculture
• The City Manager’s Office is recommending the
establishment of a formal Sister Cities relationship with
Panama City.
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Proposed Sister Cities Analysis
Guadalajara, Mexico
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Guadalajara
106
225,221
58
1,495,189
Mountain, high desert
Subtropical
Role in Region
Largest city in region,
distribution center, univ.
town, tourist destination,
base for outdoor recreation
Cultural center, 4th most
populated city in country,
manufacturing, industrial
sector
Common cultural heritage
Some in relations to arts
Business, tourism,
economic ties
Tourism, art scene,
technology, distribution,
outdoor recreation
Size - square miles
Population
Physical/Geographical
Attributes
Recreational tourism, art
scene, information
technology, foreign
investment, commerce
• The City Manager’s Office is recommending to the
establishment of a formal Sister Cities relationship with
Guadalajara.
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Proposed Sister Cities Analysis
Guanajuato, Mexico
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106
225,221
Guanajuato
384
171,709
Mountain, high desert
Subtropical
Role in Region
Manufacturing, largest city in
region, distribution center,
univ. town, tourist
destination, base for outdoor
recreation
Manufacturing, mining
(silver), economic
development
Common cultural heritage
Some in relations to arts
Business, tourism,
economic ties
Tourism, art scene,
distribution, technology,
outdoor recreation
Size - square miles
Population
Physical/Geographical
Attributes
Tourism, arts & culture,
agriculture, commerce, trade
• The City Manager’s Office is recommending
establishment of a formal Sister Cities relationship with
Guanajuato.
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Proposed Sister Cities Analysis
Balanga, Philippines
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106
225,221
Balanga
43
87,920
Mountain, high desert
Tropical
Role in Region
Univ. town, largest city in
region, distribution center,
tourist destination, base for
outdoor recreation,
manufacturing
Univ. town, agriculture and
fisheries industry
Common cultural heritage
Some in relations to arts, univ. town
Business, tourism,
economic ties
Tourism, technology, art
scene, distribution, outdoor
recreation
Size - square miles
Population
Physical/Geographical
Attributes
Tourism, technology, art
scene, education center,
commerce, trade
• The City Manager’s Office is recommending the
establishment of a formal Sister Cities relationship with
Balanga.
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Proposed Sister Cities Analysis
Sorrento, Italy
Size - square miles
Population
Physical/Geographical
Attributes
Role in Region
Common cultural heritage
Business, tourism,
economic ties
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106
225,221
Sorrento
3
16,724
Mountain, high desert
Mountain, coastal
Tourist destination, largest
city in region, distribution
center, univ. town, base for
outdoor recreation
Tourist destination, resort
town
Some in relations to arts
Tourism, art scene,
distribution, technology,
outdoor recreation
Tourism, art scene,
agriculture production (wine,
olive oil, citrus fruit)
• The City Manager’s Office is recommending
establishment of a Friendship relationship with
Sorrento.
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Summary of Recommendations
• Continue Existing Sister City Relationships:
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– San Sebastian, Spain
– Taichung, Republic of China (Taiwan)
– Udonthani, Thailand
– Wanganui, New Zealand
• Discontinue Existing Sister City Relationships:
– Hatzor, Israel
– Guadalupe, Mexico
• Establish new Sister City Relationships:
– Panama City, Panama
– Guadalajara, Mexico
– Guanajuato, Mexico
– Balanga, Philippines
• Establish new Friendship City Relationships:
– Sorrento, Italy
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