Kerman California Map

About Kerman, California

Kerman is a locality in Fresno County, California, United States. It has a population of 16,815. The population density is 1902.4 people per km². Kerman is located at 36.7236°N, 120.0599°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93630.

Kerman lies in the heart of the agriculturally rich San Joaquin Valley. It lies 16.0 miles west of Fresno, CA (from Fresno, CA: bearing 264°T), and is situated 5.9 miles south-south-west of Biola. The land here is a vast, flat expanse, stretching towards the hazy, distant mountains that rim the horizon. In the warmer months, the air hums with the low drone of irrigation pumps and the rustle of ripening crops, a sound that becomes the very breath of the place. Sunlight, unfiltered and generous, bakes the dusty roads and warms the weathered facades of buildings, casting long, sharp shadows as the day draws to a close. The character of Kerman is one of quiet endurance, a place defined by the cycles of planting and harvest, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life. The story of Kerman is deeply entwined with the fertile soil it commands and the water that sustains it. Founded as a stop along the railroad, its growth was spurred by the relentless drive to cultivate the valley’s bounty. Today, the economic pulse of Kerman beats to the steady drum of agriculture, with vast fields of cotton, tomatoes, and various fruits and nuts defining the surrounding landscape and providing livelihoods for many. The legacy of those early pioneers, who transformed this arid plain into a verdant breadbasket, is palpable in the enduring spirit of its residents. Kerman, in its unassuming way, stands as a testament to the enduring power of human endeavor in shaping the land.

About This Kerman Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kerman, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.723557, -120.059879. 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 Kerman and Fresno County.

Detailed location data for Kerman includes the ZIP code (93630), telephone area code (760), county seat of Fresno County (Fresno), and school district assignment (Kerman 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 Kerman is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.