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| City | Dixon |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Solano County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 38.445464 |
| Longitude | -121.823296 |
| Population | 18,988 |
| Density | 1032.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 95620 |
| Area Code | 530 |
| County Seat | Fairfield |
| School District | Dixon Unified School District |
Dixon sits upon a vast, sun-drenched expanse of the Central Valley, where the horizon stretches wide under an immense and heavy sky. It lies 8.2 miles south-southwest of Davis, CA (from Davis, CA: bearing 213°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south-southwest of University of California-Davis. Dickson Creek meanders quietly through the landscape just one mile from the center, carrying the seasonal pulse of the local watershed. The earth here is deep and fertile, a flat canvas that catches the shifting Pacific light as it filters across the plains. In the far distance, the silhouettes of the Coast Ranges provide a rugged boundary to the western view, their forms often softened by a haze of golden dust. Dixon retains a grounded connection to the soil, where the air possesses a crisp, dry clarity during the long, warm afternoons. At the center of daily life, Women's Improvement Club Park offers a quiet interval of green space where the shadows grow long and cool as the sun descends.
Dixon emerged from the expansion of the rail lines, which transformed the surrounding agricultural plains into a vital hub for trade and transport. The local economy remains deeply rooted in the productivity of the land, with sprawling fields of crops and orchards defining the rhythm of the seasons. Large-scale farming operations and food processing facilities stand as pillars of industry, maintaining a heritage of hard work that has persisted for generations. As the sun sets, the silhouette of silos and warehouses against the darkening sky serves as a reminder of the labor that sustains the region. The proximity to Peters Pocket, an eleven-mile journey away, highlights the expansive, open nature of this basin-centered geography. Even with modern growth, the essence of Dixon remains tied to the efficiency of the harvest and the steady movement of goods across the valley floor.
Dixon cultivates a character defined by the patience of those who watch the seasons turn, fostering a social fabric that values neighborly connection over haste. The community gathers for local events that celebrate the harvest and the heritage of the region, drawing people together under the heat of the summer sun. Notable landmarks, such as the historic downtown storefronts, reflect a time when the railroad dictated the pace of commerce and social exchange. While Stonegate Lake provides a quiet point of interest seven miles away, the daily life of the residents is mostly measured by the passage of trains and the changing colors of the fields. Though Dixon is a quiet place, it has been home to individuals like the legendary singer-songwriter Johnny Cash, who briefly resided in the area, leaving a small but distinct mark on its cultural memory. The town moves with a steady, deliberate grace, grounded firmly in the plains that have supported it since the beginning.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dixon, California. Coordinates: 38.445464, -121.823296. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
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).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |