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City	Colusa
State	California (CA)
County	Colusa County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	39.214334
Longitude	-122.009418
Population	6,411
Density	722.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	95932
Area Code	530
County Seat	Colusa
School District	Colusa Unified School District

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About Colusa, California

Colusa is a locality in Colusa County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,411. The population density is 722.9 people per km². Colusa is located at 39.2143°N, 122.0094°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Colusa is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 95932.

Colusa rests upon the flat, fertile expanse of the Sacramento Valley, defined by the slow, deliberate pulse of the Sacramento River as it flows past the eastern edge of the municipality. It lies 21.6 miles west-northwest of Yuba City, CA (from Yuba City, CA: bearing 284°T), and is situated 8.6 miles east-northeast of Williams. The surrounding terrain transitions from the verdant riparian corridors of the riverbank toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Coast Ranges visible against the western horizon. Beyond the immediate reach of the valley floor, the landscape stretches toward Fig Tree Gulch, where the earth holds the heat of the afternoon sun. Residents find a quiet respite at Levee Park, a space that offers a direct perspective of the water’s movement through the open plains. Light here tends to linger in long, amber streaks during the late hours, illuminating the dust that rises from the tilled soil of the surrounding fields.

Colusa grew from the agrarian potential of these deep alluvial soils, establishing a rhythm dictated by the seasonal cycles of planting and harvest. The local economy remains anchored in the productivity of the land, with rice cultivation and orchard management serving as the primary engines for the regional workforce. Historical structures along the central streets speak to a time when river transport dictated the flow of goods and commerce into the interior. As the decades passed, the town maintained its focus on these agricultural roots, resisting the rapid transformation seen in more densely developed regions. The architecture of the commercial district reflects a pragmatic approach to construction, built to withstand the intense summer warmth and the occasional winter inundation. This focus on industry and land stewardship has provided a stable foundation for the generations that have called Colusa home.

Cultural life in Colusa is quiet and unpretentious, centered on the shared experiences of a population deeply connected to the land. Public gatherings often occur at Levee Park, where the community congregates to mark the passing of seasons or to enjoy the shade provided by mature trees. While the town remains modest in its public profile, it has occasionally served as a backdrop for the lives of notable figures, including the writer and journalist John Gregory Dunne, who drew upon the atmosphere of the valley in his literary works. Local events are typically organized around agricultural milestones or civic observances that emphasize a sense of continuity. The pace of daily life is measured not by the clock, but by the subtle shifts in the agricultural calendar and the changing quality of the sky. For those who live here, the identity of the place is inseparable from the steady, predictable flow of the river and the vast, open horizon that defines the region.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Veterans Memorial Wall (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 280° W
Sankey-Elmwood Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 165° S
Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 0.5 mi, 306° NW
Sacramento River Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 013° N
C.D. Semple Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 179° S
Lewis Tennant Softball Complex (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 206° SW
Colusa Bypass Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 026° NE
Colusa National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 2.1 mi, 232° SW · 8,213 acres
North Central Valley Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 244° SW · 2,771 acres
Steve Thompson North Central Valley Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 244° SW · 2,771 acres
Delevan National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.6 mi, 319° NW · 12k acres
Sacramento Valley Museum (Museum) — 9.2 mi, 242° SW
Sutter County Museum (Museum) — 20.5 mi, 103° E
Cotton Rosser Arena Pavilion (Theatre) — 22.5 mi, 104° E
Veterans Memorial Auditorium (Theatre) — 22.9 mi, 102° E
Leahn Joshua Halprin Lagoon (Monument) — 23.0 mi, 109° E
Mary Aaron Memorial Museum (Museum) — 23.0 mi, 102° E
Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument (National Monument) — 24.5 mi, 215° SW · 598k acres
Lake of the Woods State Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 27.0 mi, 121° SE
Mendocino National Forest (National Forest) — 28.6 mi, 269° W · 929k acres
Ken Poerner Rivers Overlook (Viewpoint) — 29.7 mi, 129° SE
Green Army Man (Public Artwork) — 30.7 mi, 291° W
Northrop T-38 A Talon (Monument) — 31.2 mi, 101° E
Bath House Museum (Museum) — 32.4 mi, 049° NE
Beatson Falls (Attraction) — 34.6 mi, 041° NE
Beatson Corral (Historic Ruins) — 34.9 mi, 042° NE
Chico Art Center (Arts Centre) — 36.2 mi, 014° N
Phantom Falls (Attraction) — 36.4 mi, 041° NE
National Yo-Yo Museum (Museum) — 36.6 mi, 014° N
Cinemark Movie 5 (Cinema) — 40.5 mi, 161° S

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