Fresno is located in central California in the San Joaquin Valley of California and has a population of around 542,107 in 2020. It is the fifth-most populous city in California and the 34th-most populous city in the nation. It is the county seat of Fresno County and the largest city in the greater Central Valley region.
The San Joaquin Valley area was first inhabited by the Yokuts people who traded with other tribes of Native Americans in the state. In 1872, it was a railway station depot for the Central Pacific Railroad line. By 1885, Fresno was formally incorporated as a town along the San Joaquin River and people began moving in.
Fresno City Map Facts
| Country | USA (United States of America) |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| Counties | fresno |
| Total Area | 104.8 sq miles |
| Lat-Long Coordinates | 36.7478° N, 119.7714° W |
| Time Zone | PST (UTC−08:00) |
| Demonyms | Fresnans |
| Area Code | 559 |
| Language | English |
| Major Religion | Christian |
| Museums | Fresno Art Museum |
| Universities | California state university |
| Official Website | www.fresno.gov/ |
Political Map of Fresno City
Political Map of Fresno City is located in the central part of California state. Fresno City is home to a lot of commercial activity around the Fresno County and San Joaquin Valley area. Large-scale agricultural activity remains central to the Metropolitan Fresno region.
Outline Map of Fresno City
Outline Map of Fresno City is located near the center of California, approximately 220 miles (350 km) north of Los Angeles, 170 miles (270 km) south of the state capital, Sacramento, and 185 miles (300 km) southeast of San Francisco. Yosemite National Park is about 60 miles (100 km) to the north, Kings Canyon National Park 60 miles (100 km) to the east, and Sequoia National Park 75 miles (120 km) to the southeast.
Geography Map of Fresno City
The Geography Map of Fresno City has a total area of 112.3 square miles (291 km2) with 99.69% land covering 112.0 square miles (290 km2), and 0.31% water, 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2). Fresno has a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and very long, hot, dry summers.
Road Map of Fresno City
Fresno Area Express provides public transportation services in the Fresno Metropolitan Area. The intercity city services are provided by Greyhound and Orange Belt Stages.
US Highways: 2, 41, 99, 168, 180
Major Roads: 1st St, 6th St, 7th St, Abby St, Airport Rd, Alluvial Ave, Andersen Ave, Audubon Dr, Barstow Ave, Beechwood Ave, Belmont Ave, Brawley Ave, Broadway St, Butler Ave
Airports
- Fresno Air Terminal Airport Map
- Fresno Chandler Airport (FCH) Map