Bangor California Map

About Bangor, California

Bangor is a locality in Butte County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 597. The population density is 13.2 people per km². Bangor is located at 39.3885°N, 121.4052°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95966.

Bangor rests in a gentle embrace of rolling hills, where the rich, ochre soil of Butte County yields to the persistent caress of the California sun. It lies 20.5 miles north-north-east of Yuba City, CA (from Yuba City, CA: bearing 33°T), and is situated 9.4 miles south-south-east of Oroville East. The landscape here is a study in subtle transitions, from the sun-drenched slopes dotted with the silvery shimmer of olive trees to the more shadowed valleys where the air hangs thick with the scent of wild sage and the distant murmur of unseen water. Oak woodlands, their branches gnarled and patient, stand sentinel over meadows that bloom with the ephemeral beauty of wildflowers after a good rain, a vibrant, fleeting blush against the enduring earth. The light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a particular quality here, a golden dust that seems to settle on everything, softening edges and imbuing the very air with a quiet, contemplative grace. The history of Bangor is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of this land, a testament to generations who have coaxed sustenance from its fertile ground. Once a hub for orchards and vineyards, the echo of that industrious past can still be felt in the weathered barns and the enduring spirit of cultivation that defines the local economy. While the specific crops may have shifted with the changing times, the dedication to the earth remains a constant, a quiet rhythm that underpins the daily life of Bangor. The community, though small, carries a distinct character, a groundedness born of working with the seasons and a deep appreciation for the simple, enduring beauty of their surroundings.

About This Bangor Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Bangor, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Bangor and Butte County.

Detailed location data for Bangor includes the ZIP code (95914), telephone area code (530), county seat of Butte County (Oroville), and school district assignment (Oroville Union High School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bangor is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.