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Mendota, CA

Mendota is a U.S. city in Fresno County, California. The population was 11,014 at the 2010 U.S. Census. CA State Routes 180 and 33 run through the agricultural city. Mendota is located 8.5 miles (14 km) south-southeast of Firebaugh, at an elevation of 174 feet (53 m).

Beginning in 1891, Mendota thrived as a Southern Pacific Railroad storage and switching facility site. Southern Pacific management borrowed the name from Mendota, Illinois. The first post office opened in 1892. The city was incorporated in 1942 and is mostly recognized for its immense production of cantaloupes. Consequently, the city of Mendota is identified as The Cantaloupe Center of the World. State water projects brought irrigation to the region, setting the stage for the tremendous growth of agriculture. In 2007 a new Mendota Branch Library opened, part of the San Joaquin Valley Library System. The city suffers from chronic unemployment averaging 20%. In 2009 a drought combined with a recession caused unemployment to surge above 40%. Unemployment was quoted at 45% in May 2011. In 2019, USA Today named Mendota the "worst city in America" due to poverty, violent crime rate, and high unemployment. However, some residents took issue with the ranking.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total land area of 3.3 square miles (8.5 km2), over 99%. At the 2000 census, according to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total land area of 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2). It is located next to the San Joaquin River, near where the Delta-Mendota Canal intercepts it to bring extra water to the dry riverbed. 

Mendota emphasizes health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Mendota 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. 345 Fit is a state-of-the-art facility furnished with a full range of exercise equipment to improve your cardiovascular and muscular fitness. Massage Therapy Center facilitates deep, long-lasting results in a wide range of modalities, peeling away layers of stress, restoring mobility to injured muscle tissue, easing stiffened joints and hot spots of pain. A popular option includes AMOR Wellness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Mendota, such as the Rojas-Pierce Community Park and the Tumey Hills. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Mendota, CA are Fresno Chaffee Zoo, China Peak Mountain Resort, and Forestiere Underground Gardens. 
 

Population: 11,014 (2010). Area code: 559. Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). Area: 3.3 square miles (8.5 km2). ZIP Code: 93640.

FAQs

What is Mendota, CA is known for?

The City of Mendota is pleased to bear the designation Cantaloupe Center of the World as agriculture is an important part of the City's economy. Additional important local economic stimulators include new solar power plants, a biomass plant, produce companies, and a new Federal Correctional Institution. Recreational opportunities are abundant, with four city parks in addition to the County and State-administered parklands, such as the Mendota Wildlife Refuge. Mendota also boasts an active youth sports program, which has won prestigious awards such as the Tri-County Championship in youth football and produced State Champions in boxing.

Is Mendota, CA a nice place to live?

Mendota is in Fresno County. Living in Mendota offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many families live in Mendota and residents tend to lean liberal.

What grows in Mendota, CA?

The city was incorporated in 1942 and is mostly recognized for its immense production of cantaloupes. Consequently, the city of Mendota is identified as The Cantaloupe Center of the World. State water projects brought irrigation to the region, setting the stage for the tremendous growth of agriculture.

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Wikipedia

City of Mendota

Mendota Recreation and Community Services Department

345 Fit

Massage Therapy Center

AMOR Wellness

Rojas-Pierce Community Park 

Tumey Hills

Fresno Chaffee Zoo

China Peak Mountain Resort

Forestiere Underground Gardens

About Mendota

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