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City	Firebaugh
State	California (CA)
County	Fresno County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	36.858838
Longitude	-120.456007
Population	8,096
Density	888.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	93622
Area Code	760
County Seat	Fresno
School District	Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified School District

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About Firebaugh, California

Firebaugh is a locality in Fresno County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,096. The population density is 888.8 people per km². Firebaugh is located at 36.8588°N, 120.4560°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Firebaugh is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 93622.

Firebaugh occupies a broad, sun-drenched expanse of the California landscape where the earth meets an expansive, open sky. It lies 8.4 miles north-northwest of Mendota, CA (from Mendota, CA: bearing 331°T), and is situated 12.9 miles southeast of Dos Palos. The San Joaquin River carves a deliberate path through the flat terrain, providing a vital artery that sustains the surrounding fields and provides a cooling presence during the heat of the afternoon. Only a mile away, the quiet waters of Lake Joallan offer a stillness that contrasts with the rhythmic cycle of the seasons. On the far eastern horizon, the jagged, snow-dusted silhouette of the Sierra Nevada stands as a silent sentinel, watching over the vast, productive plains. The air here holds the dry, sweet scent of parched earth and ripening crops, changing color as the light deepens into a rich, dusty gold at dusk. Firebaugh remains a place defined by the heavy, honest work of the land and the simple geography of water meeting soil.

Agriculture serves as the heartbeat of the local economy, with fields of melons, tomatoes, and almonds stretching toward the horizon in every direction. Firebaugh owes its growth to the fertile sediment deposited by the river, which has long invited settlers to cultivate the deep, dark topsoil. The industry remains tethered to the harvest, drawing a steady pulse of activity that mirrors the planting and gathering cycles of the year. Historically, the reach of the river provided a natural corridor for trade and transit, shaping how the streets were laid out and how the local commerce evolved over time. Small businesses and packing houses form the backbone of a quiet, industrious life where the economy remains inseparable from the success of the annual yield.

Cultural life in Firebaugh centers on a strong sense of tradition and the warmth of close-knit neighborhood gatherings. Library Park provides a shaded, central gathering place where the canopy of trees offers relief from the mid-day glare and serves as a natural anchor for public reflection. The town celebrates its heritage through community events that bring residents together to share food, music, and the collective memory of the valley. While Firebaugh is a modest place, it has been home to individuals of note, such as the professional athlete Jimy Williams, who rose from these quiet surroundings to find success in the wider world of baseball. Life moves at a steady, deliberate pace here, defined by the turning of the seasons and the enduring character of those who call these plains their home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Library Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 143° SE
Dunkle Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 120° SE
Mendota Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 10.5 mi, 146° SE
Alkali Sink Ecological Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 12.0 mi, 136° SE
Panoche/coalinga Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 16.7 mi, 242° SW
Panoche Hills North Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 17.2 mi, 241° SW · 6,653 acres
Panoche Hills South Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 17.3 mi, 235° SW · 11k acres
Merced National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 19.9 mi, 339° N · 7,642 acres
Grasslands Wildlife Management Area (National Conservation Area) — 22.3 mi, 338° N · 30k acres
Abby Needham Plaque (Monument) — 22.6 mi, 073° E
San Luis National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 27.4 mi, 322° NW · 36k acres
Griswold Hills Day use area (Nature Reserve) — 29.3 mi, 226° SW
Lens 360 (Arts Centre) — 30.7 mi, 357° N
Volta State Wildlife Area (Nature Reserve) — 31.4 mi, 306° NW
Forestiere Underground Gardens (Attraction) — 31.9 mi, 096° E
Sierra Sky Park Historical Marker (Monument) — 32.5 mi, 092° E
Truck (Historic Ruins) — 32.7 mi, 202° S
Exploratory Mine Shaft (Historic Ruins) — 33.2 mi, 202° S
Door Art Gallery (Gallery) — 33.8 mi, 094° E
Big Rufus (Public Artwork) — 34.8 mi, 003° N
Carol Tomlinson-Keasey Memorial Quad (Monument) — 35.1 mi, 003° N
Fresno Chaffee Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 35.8 mi, 102° E
A Sense Of Place (Gallery) — 36.6 mi, 100° E
Spectrum Gallery (Gallery) — 36.8 mi, 101° E
The Arts Annex (Arts Centre) — 36.9 mi, 101° E
Roger Rocka's Dinner Theater (Theatre) — 36.9 mi, 101° E
2nd Space Theatre (Theatre) — 37.0 mi, 101° E
Friant Roulette (Viewpoint) — 37.4 mi, 089° E
Pinnacles National Park (National Park) — 43.5 mi, 235° SW · 27k acres
Yosemite National Park (National Park) — 62.1 mi, 045° NE · 743k acres

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