Cotati California Map

About Cotati, California

Cotati is a locality in Sonoma County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,489. The population density is 1551.7 people per km². Cotati is located at 38.3269°N, 122.7072°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94931.

Cotati rests in a wide, sun-drenched valley, a gentle bowl cupped by the rolling Sonoma hills that blush with golden grasses in the summer months. The air here, especially as evening draws in, carries the faint, sweet scent of distant vineyards and the fainter, earthier perfume of the surrounding oak woodlands, a fragrance that seems to cling to the very skin. The landscape is a subtle mosaic of cultivated fields and open spaces, punctuated by the occasional stand of mature trees that stand like ancient sentinels against the vast, often startlingly blue sky. This is a place where the horizon feels both expansive and intimately close, where the land itself seems to exhale a quiet, enduring peace. The history of Cotati is deeply entwined with the agricultural ambitions of early settlers, who saw in this fertile valley the promise of prosperity, particularly through the cultivation of wheat and later, various fruits and vegetables. The town’s distinctive circular street plan, a relic of an ambitious but ultimately unrealized utopian vision from the late 19th century, remains a curious and enduring landmark, a testament to a bold experiment in urban design. Today, while agriculture still plays a vital role, the local economy has diversified, embracing a blend of small businesses, artisanal crafts, and a growing presence in the service sector, all contributing to Cotati's character as a community that honors its past while looking toward a vibrant, evolving future.

About This Cotati Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Cotati, 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 Cotati and Sonoma County.

Detailed location data for Cotati includes the ZIP code (94931), telephone area code (510), county seat of Sonoma County (Santa Rosa), and school district assignment (Cotati-Rohnert Park 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 Cotati is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.