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Madera, CA

Madera is a city and county seat of Madera County, California. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 66,224.

Located in the San Joaquin Valley, Madera is the principal city of the Madera Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is part of the Fresno-Madera-Hanford Combined Statistical Area. The city is home to the Madera Unified School District.

The town was named after the Spanish term for lumber. The town was laid out by the California Lumber Company in 1876. From 1876 to 1931, a 63-mile (101 km) water flume carried lumber from the mountains to Madera, where the lumber was shipped by train.

The first post office at Madera opened in 1877. On May 16, 1893, Madera County officially became a county of the state of California and the town was incorporated as the City of Madera on March 27, 1907. One of the city's first African Americans to hold an elected office was Rev. Naaman N. Haynes, who was voted in as a Madera Unified School District school board trustee in the 1960s.

Landmarks include the historic Madera County Courthouse, the notable Madera water tower, and a fully operational drive-in movie theater.

Madera is located at 36°57′41″N 120°03′39″W. The geographic center of California is 38 mi (61 km) east of Madera. Via California Route 99, the city is 23 miles (37 km) northwest of Fresno and 72 miles (116 km) southeast of Modesto. According to the United States Census Bureau, Madera has a total area of 16.5 square miles (43 km2), all of it recorded as land. The Fresno River, a tributary of the San Joaquin River, passes through the city north of downtown.

Madera is the location of the Madera AVA wine region.

Madera focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by Madera’s Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, Valley Fitness, and Xtreme Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Madera, such as the Lions Town & Country Park and the El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in  Madera, CA are  Fresno Discovery Center, Quady Winery, and Forestiere Underground Gardens.

Population: 67,944 (2021). ZIP codes: 93636–93639. Elevation: 272′. Area code: 559 Area: 16.48 sq mi (42.67 km2).

FAQs

Is Madera, CA a good place to live?

Living in Madera offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Madera, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Madera and residents tend to lean liberal.

What is the race population in Madera, CA?

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Madera, CA are Other (Hispanic) (41.5%), White (Hispanic) (23.4%), Two+ (Hispanic) (14.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (12.1%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.07%). None of the households in Madera, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

What is Madera, CA is known for?

Because of its significant role in the lumber industry, the city was named after the Spanish word for lumber! Madera is a good place to live. Madera is known for its award-winning wineries, being a gateway to Yosemite National Park, and its lovely residential communities.

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Fresno County

City of Madera

Madera’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness

Valley Fitness 

Xtreme Fitness

Lions Town & Country Park 

El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve

Fresno Discovery Center

Quady Winery

Forestiere Underground Gardens

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California Demographics

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