Citrus California Map

About Citrus, California

Citrus is a locality in Sacramento County, California, United States. Citrus is located at 38.6066°N, 121.2666°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 91722.

Citrus rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley, its landscape a gentle yielding of fertile earth. It lies 2.3 miles east-north-east of Rancho Cordova, CA (from Rancho Cordova, CA: bearing 58°T), and is situated 6.4 miles east of Arden-Arcade. The air here, especially as the day begins to cool, carries the faint, sweet perfume of ripening fruit, a subtle reminder of the land's bounty. Fields, arranged in neat, expansive squares, stretch towards a horizon softened by the hazy blue of distant hills, their contours blurred like watercolor strokes. The Sacramento River, a quiet artery of commerce and life, flows not far from Citrus, its presence felt more in the verdant richness of the surrounding plains than in any dramatic waterway cutting through the heart of the settlement. The history of Citrus is deeply entwined with the fertile soil that surrounds it, a testament to the enduring legacy of agriculture in this region. For generations, this land has been dedicated to the cultivation of vibrant citrus groves, their rows a familiar, pleasing pattern against the ochre earth. This agricultural heritage has shaped the very character of Citrus, fostering a spirit of industry and a deep connection to the changing seasons. The local economy, though it has seen diversification, still draws its strength from the orchards and the processing of their sweet, sun-kissed harvest, a tradition that continues to define the rhythm of life in Citrus.

About This Citrus Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Citrus, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.606572, -121.266616. 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 Citrus and Sacramento County.

Detailed location data for Citrus includes the ZIP code (91702), telephone area code (530, 818, 747), county seat of Sacramento County (Sacramento), and school district assignment (Azusa Unified 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 Citrus is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.