Clyde California Map

About Clyde, California

Clyde is a locality in Contra Costa County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 653. The population density is 661.4 people per km². Clyde is located at 38.0255°N, 122.0294°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94520.

Clyde unfolds across rolling hills, a landscape etched by the persistent sun and the whispers of a distant bay. It lies 3.3 miles north of Concord, CA (from Concord, CA: bearing 2°T), and is situated 7.9 miles west of Pittsburg. The air here, particularly as the afternoon light begins its slow descent, carries a dry, earthy scent, mingled with the fainter, salt-tinged breeze that hints at the water's proximity. The terrain is a study in subtle contrasts: patches of sun-baked earth give way to the muted greens of scrub oak and the occasional, surprisingly vibrant splash of wildflowers clinging to the slopes. Distant ridges, softened by a haze of heat, define the horizon, creating a sense of gentle enclosure, a world unto itself where the sky feels vast and the earth breathes a quiet, enduring resilience. This corner of Contra Costa County, Clyde, carries the echoes of a past intertwined with the land's offerings. Its early days were shaped by the fertile soil and the promise of agriculture, a legacy still visible in the scattered orchards and vineyards that dot the surrounding countryside. The local economy, while diversifying, still holds a connection to the earth, with a palpable sense of groundedness that permeates the daily rhythm. There's a quiet pride in this place, a character forged not by grand pronouncements but by the steady hum of life lived in harmony with the land, a subtle strength that endures through the changing seasons.

About This Clyde Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clyde, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.025476, -122.029407. 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 Clyde and Contra Costa County.

Detailed location data for Clyde includes the ZIP code (92227), telephone area code (714, 510), county seat of Contra Costa County (Martinez), and school district assignment (Mount Diablo 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 Clyde is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.