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Danville California Map

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

Latitude	37.812142
Longitude	-121.969824
Population	43,582
Density	930.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	94526, 94506
Area Code	510
County Seat	Martinez
School District	San Ramon Valley Unified School District

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About Danville, California

Danville is a locality in Contra Costa County, California, United States. It has a population of 43,582. The population density is 930.8 people per km². Danville is located at 37.8121°N, 121.9698°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Danville is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 94526, 94506.

Danville occupies a sheltered position where the land transitions from the flat basin floor toward the rise of the landscape. It lies 2.6 miles southeast of Alamo, CA (from Alamo, CA: bearing 138°T), and is situated 3.1 miles north-northwest of San Ramon. San Ramon Creek carves a persistent path through this terrain, providing a seasonal rhythm to the local hydrology. Beyond the immediate development, the horizon is anchored by the distant silhouette of the Coast Ranges, which catch the fading light of evening in shades of violet and bruised gold. Travelers often notice how the terrain opens into the wide, quiet expanse of Sycamore Valley, where the vegetation reflects a dry, inland climate. Water remains a quiet presence in the region, with the Black Hills Reservoir standing as a primary feature for those who look three miles beyond the local borders.

Danville transitioned from its early agricultural roots as a modest farming settlement into a contemporary residential center that maintains a steady pace of growth. The local economy relies heavily on professional services and the commerce generated by a population that values both privacy and accessibility to the broader regional industry. Historic structures serve as anchors for the modern business district, grounding the newer construction in a sense of established purpose. This economic stability supports a quiet, deliberate infrastructure that favors long-term planning over rapid, disruptive change. Life in Danville moves with a focus on regional connectivity, as the surrounding freeways serve as the primary conduits for labor and goods.

Danville fosters a culture that balances quiet domestic life with the occasional vibrancy of public gatherings at Bret Harte Park. The local character is defined by a preference for outdoor recreation, as residents frequently utilize the open space to navigate the transition between the valley floor and the higher ground. Notable figures who have spent time here include the legendary athlete Joe DiMaggio, whose presence once added a distinct layer of historical interest to the local social fabric. Events in the public square bring a predictable, seasonal energy to the streets, marking the passage of time through community tradition. The air here holds a clarity that persists until the evening, when the temperature drops and the shadows lengthen across the dry oak savanna.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Osage Station Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 218° SW
Sycamore Valley Open Space Regional Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 090° E
Sycamore Valley Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 100° E
Diablo Road Stump (Public Artwork) — 1.6 mi, 006° N
Las Trampas Wilderness Regional Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 264° W
Mount Diablo State Park (State Park) — 2.2 mi, 039° NE
San Ramon School (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 192° S
Las Trampas/Diablo Regional Trail (Local Recreation) — 2.7 mi, 346° N
Blackhawk Gallery (Gallery) — 2.9 mi, 106° E
Fages Trail (Monument) — 3.0 mi, 301° NW
Calaveras Ridge Trail - land bank (Local Resource Management Area) — 3.3 mi, 204° SW
Sentinel Rock (Viewpoint) — 3.3 mi, 033° NE
THE LOT City Center (Cinema) — 3.4 mi, 171° S
Stone Valley (Monument) — 4.3 mi, 308° NW
Curry Canyon Ranch (Conservation Area) — 4.4 mi, 065° NE
Shell Ridge Open Space (Local Recreation) — 4.7 mi, 332° NW
Historic Green Ranch Site (Historic Ruins) — 5.1 mi, 039° NE
Front Row Theater (Theatre) — 5.2 mi, 141° SE
Tassajara School (Museum) — 6.0 mi, 096° E
Donner Cabin (Historic Ruins) — 7.3 mi, 020° N
Little Classroom (Museum) — 8.0 mi, 167° S
Clayton Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 9.1 mi, 012° N
Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society (Museum) — 9.5 mi, 323° NW
Adobe Art Center (Arts Centre) — 10.0 mi, 218° SW
Gray Wolf (Attraction) — 10.1 mi, 246° SW
Jaguar (Attraction) — 10.1 mi, 246° SW
California Condor (Attraction) — 10.1 mi, 246° SW
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.1 mi, 221° SW · 81k acres
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 24.4 mi, 272° W · 113k acres
San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 27.3 mi, 321° NW · 43k acres

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