Knightsen California Map

About Knightsen, California

Knightsen is a locality in Contra Costa County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,264. The population density is 93.2 people per km². Knightsen is located at 37.9688°N, 121.6680°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94548.

Knightsen rests in a landscape painted with the broad strokes of California's Central Valley, where the land stretches out with a patient, sun-baked resilience. It lies 3.0 miles north-north-east of Brentwood, CA (from Brentwood, CA: bearing 31°T), and is situated 7.9 miles east-south-east of Antioch. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, embrace the flatlands, their tawny grasses giving way to the richer greens of cultivated fields. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry warmth, a whisper of dust and distant eucalyptus, and the sky above is an expanse of ever-changing blue, often brushed with clouds that drift with a languid grace. The San Joaquin River, a silver ribbon in the distance, hints at the water's enduring influence, shaping the very character of this place. The history of Knightsen is inextricably linked to the fertile soil and the bounty it yields, a legacy of agricultural enterprise that has sustained its residents for generations. Once a hub for fruit orchards and dairy farms, the land still speaks of that industrious past, though modern economic currents have brought new ventures, including a burgeoning presence in light manufacturing and specialized services. The community retains a distinctively unhurried pace, a testament to its roots and a quiet defiance of the frenetic energy of larger metropolises. Local traditions, though perhaps not overtly advertised, are woven into the fabric of daily life, a subtle adherence to a rhythm dictated by the seasons and the enduring spirit of those who call Knightsen home.

About This Knightsen Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Knightsen, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.968812, -121.668008. 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 Knightsen and Contra Costa County.

Detailed location data for Knightsen includes the ZIP code (94548), telephone area code (510), county seat of Contra Costa County (Martinez), and school district assignment (Liberty 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 Knightsen is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.