Dixon California Map

About Dixon, California

Dixon is a locality in Solano County, California, United States. It has a population of 19,683. The population density is 1041.8 people per km². Dixon is located at 38.4455°N, 121.8233°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95620.

Dixon unfolds across a landscape that breathes with the quiet persistence of agriculture. It lies 8.2 miles south-south-west of Davis, CA (from Davis, CA: bearing 213°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south-south-west of University of California-Davis. Here, the broad, sun-baked plains roll gently towards a horizon where the sky seems to stretch into an infinite, pale blue canvas, a vastness that can swallow worries whole. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, earthy scent, tinged with the faint sweetness of ripening crops, a perfume that clings to the skin and whispers of the fertile soil beneath. The town itself is a collection of sturdy buildings, their facades often weathered by the persistent sun and wind, giving them a lived-in character, a sense of enduring presence against the open sky. Even the shadows that lengthen across the streets at dusk seem to possess a certain weight, a stillness that speaks of a place content in its own quiet unfolding. The story of Dixon is deeply entwined with the rich Delta farmlands that surround it, an economy built on the bounty of the earth – alfalfa, corn, and walnuts that have sustained generations. This agricultural heart, a legacy of the early settlers who saw the potential in these fertile lands, continues to beat strong, shaping the rhythm of daily life. Beyond the fields, the town holds a quiet pride in its history, evident in the preservation of its older structures and the warm, accessible nature of its residents, who often carry the easygoing demeanor of those who understand the enduring power of simple sustenance and community. While not a place of grand pronouncements or bustling thoroughfares, Dixon offers a distinct sense of place, a quiet dignity rooted in the land and the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Dixon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dixon, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.445464, -121.823296. 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 Dixon and Solano County.

Detailed location data for Dixon includes the ZIP code (95620), telephone area code (530), county seat of Solano County (Fairfield), and school district assignment (Dixon 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 Dixon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.