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Pacifica, California Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 1/3/2012
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   not chosen (not chosen)

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Geocache Description:

The cache is not at the posted coords.


The City of Pacifica is spread along a six mile (10 km) stretch of the north central California coastal beach and hills, nestled in several small valleys spanning between Sweeney Ridge above on the east, Montara Mountain to the south, and the Pacific Ocean's sandy beaches and rocky bluffs to the west. Pacifica is well known regionally as a popular surfing destination.

The cache is located at: N 37 39.ABC 122 29.DEF

According to the 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the City of Pacifica had how many employees (a three digit number)? A = the middle number.

The major City departments, ranked by expenditure include the City Attorney; the Public Works; the Parks, Beach & Recreation; and, Finance & MIS. Total the % expenditure these four departments represent and divide by four. The answer = B.

As of the census of 2000, there were how many people residing in the city? C = the last digit.

In the ranking of employers in Pacifica according to the City's 2009 Comprehensive Annual Finance Report, where is Pacifica School District ranked? Answer = D

There are an average of how days annually with measurable precipitation, most of which falls from October through May? Divide that number by 22 = E

On July 8–9, 1995, the amount of salmon that were caught from the city pier exceeded what number? F=the last digit.

WHEN RETRIEVING THE CACHE, PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL - YOU WILL HAVE PLENTY OF ROOM, BUT TRAFFIC DOES MOVE QUITE FAST (OFTEN HIGHER THAN POSTED SPEED LIMITS). USE THE SAME CAUTION WHEN PULLING OVER TO GET THE CACHE AND LEAVING THE CACHE LOCATION.


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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)