Capay California Map

About Capay, California

Capay is a locality in Yolo County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Capay is located at 38.7077°N, 122.0480°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95607.

Capay rests in a valley that feels both ancient and perpetually renewed, where the land itself seems to sigh with contentment under the broad California sky. It lies 15.0 miles west of Woodland, CA (from Woodland, CA: bearing 278°T), and is situated 2.0 miles west-north-west of Esparto. Rolling hills, softened by a perennial haze of golden light, cradle the small community, their slopes a patchwork of vibrant green during the wet season and a sun-baked ochre as summer deepens. The air here carries the clean, earthy scent of soil and ripening crops, a fragrance that clings to the senses long after one has left its embrace. Sunlight, when it breaks through the occasional wisps of cloud, often paints the landscape with a luminous quality, turning even the mundane into something imbued with quiet beauty, and the gentle breeze whispering through the oaks carries the distant murmur of the Capay Creek. The history of Capay is as deeply rooted as the ancient olive trees that dot its surroundings, a testament to generations who have worked this fertile soil. Its economy has always been tethered to the bounty of the land, with agriculture forming the backbone of local life; vineyards stretch towards the horizon, their orderly rows a silent promise of wine, and fields of almonds and walnuts offer their own contributions to the region's prosperity. This agricultural heritage is not just an economic engine but a cultural rhythm, shaping the pace of life in Capay, where the seasons dictate the work and the harvests are celebrated with a quiet pride. The town itself, a collection of modest buildings and welcoming storefronts, feels like a living echo of its agrarian past, a place where community ties are strong and the simple pleasures of rural living are cherished.

About This Capay Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Capay, 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 Capay and Yolo County.

Detailed location data for Capay includes the ZIP code (95627), telephone area code (530), county seat of Yolo County (Woodland), and school district assignment. 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 Capay is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.