Salt is the common name for the substance sodium chloride (NaCI), which occurs in the form of transparent cubic crystals. Although salt is most familiar as a food supplement, less than 5% of the salt produced in the United States is used for that purpose.
Culture, Entertainment and Excitement in Santa Clara. Founded in 1777 as the site of one of California's world-famous Spanish Missions, Santa Clara, CA is now one of several hubs of business and commerce in Silicon Valley.
Location in the United States. Coordinates: 31Â°51â²12â³N 106Â°38â²29â³W / 31.85333Â°N 106.64139Â°W / 31.85333; -106.64139Coordinates: 31Â°51â²12â³N 106Â°38â²29â³W / 31.85333Â°N 106.64139Â°W / 31.85333; -106.64139. Santa Teresa is a census-designated place (CDP) in DoÃ±a Ana County, New Mexico, United States.