Delano California Map

About Delano, California

Delano is a locality in Kern County, California, United States. It has a population of 51,679. The population density is 1333.7 people per km². Delano is located at 35.7688°N, 119.2471°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93215.

Delano rises from the arid sweep of the southern San Joaquin Valley, a place where the sun reigns supreme and the earth yields its bounty with a fierce tenacity. It lies 13.2 miles north-north-east of Wasco, CA (from Wasco, CA: bearing 24°T), and is situated 6.4 miles north of McFarland. The landscape here is a study in wide-open horizons, stretching out under a vast, cerulean sky that can blaze with an almost palpable intensity. Low, rolling foothills, the color of sun-baked ochre, rim the eastern edge of the valley, their slopes often softened by a haze of dust kicked up by the ceaseless agricultural life. The air, particularly in the long, warm afternoons, carries the dry, sweet scent of ripening grapes and the faint, earthy perfume of freshly turned soil. Beyond the town's grid, endless rows of grapevines march across the flatlands, their leaves a vibrant green against the muted tones of the earth, a testament to the valley's agricultural heart. This is a land shaped by the tireless efforts of generations, a place where the economy is deeply rooted in the earth's generous, if demanding, embrace. Delano’s identity is inextricably linked to its status as a major center for table grape production, with vast vineyards stretching as far as the eye can see, a significant portion of the nation's table grapes originating from this very soil. The town’s history is a narrative of agricultural pioneers, of hard work and the pursuit of prosperity under the California sun. The rhythm of life in Delano is dictated by the seasons of planting and harvest, a steady, predictable cadence that has sustained its people for decades, fostering a quiet resilience and a strong sense of community among those who call this fertile stretch of the San Joaquin Valley home.

About This Delano Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Delano, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.768842, -119.247054. 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 Delano and Kern County.

Detailed location data for Delano includes the ZIP code (93215), telephone area code (661), county seat of Kern County (Bakersfield), and school district assignment (Delano Joint Union High 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 Delano is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.