Colma California Map

About Colma, California

Colma is a locality in San Mateo County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,636. The population density is 294.3 people per km². Colma is located at 37.6769°N, 122.4597°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94014.

Colma rests on a gentle slope, a quiet expanse where the land exhales a perpetual cool breath, even on the warmest days. It lies 2.0 miles south of Daly City, CA (from Daly City, CA: bearing 177°T), and is situated 7.1 miles south-south-west of San Francisco. The terrain, a soft, rolling terrain punctuated by the occasional mature cypress or eucalyptus, offers a muted palette of greens and muted browns, a landscape that seems to absorb sound as much as light. The air, carrying the faint tang of salt from the distant Pacific, often has a silvery quality, especially as the sun begins its descent, casting long, soft shadows that stretch across the undulating ground. The character of Colma is one of quiet contemplation, a place that invites a slower pace, where the wind whispers through the trees like secrets shared between old friends. The story of Colma is inextricably linked to its unique purpose, a purpose that has shaped its economy and defined its very being. Originally part of a much larger agricultural region, its transformation began in earnest with the establishment of its famous cemeteries, a development that ironically birthed a thriving industry. This singular focus has made Colma a destination of reverence and remembrance, a place where the departed find their final repose, and where those who visit come to honor their loved ones. The local economy, though not driven by traditional commerce, is robust, supported by the meticulous care and services provided to countless memorial gardens and mausoleums. It is a place that carries a profound history, not of bustling markets or grand civic buildings, but of enduring legacy and quiet dedication.

About This Colma Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Colma, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.676944, -122.459722. 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 Colma and San Mateo County.

Detailed location data for Colma includes the ZIP code (94014), telephone area code (415, 628), county seat of San Mateo County (Redwood City), and school district assignment (Jefferson Elementary 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 Colma is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.