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Brawley, city (1990 pop. 18,923), Imperial co., SE Calif. inc. 1908. It is situated in the Imperial Valley, SE of the Salton Sea. Winter fruits and vegetables, cotton, alfalfa, corn, and sugar beets are grown, and cattle and sheep are raised. The Imperial Valley Rodeo and Brawley Cattle Call is an important city event.
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