Los Banos California Map

About Los Banos, California

Los Banos is a locality in Merced County, California, United States. It has a population of 47,593. The population density is 1806.6 people per km². Los Banos is located at 37.0583°N, 120.8499°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93635.

Los Banos unfolds under a sky that often stretches, vast and unblemished, over a landscape shaped by the very earth and water that sustain it. It lies 24.0 miles south-south-west of Atwater, CA (from Atwater, CA: bearing 214°T), and is situated 16.0 miles south-south-east of Gustine. The San Luis National Wildlife Refuge, a jewel in its crown, breathes life into the flat, fertile plains, its wetlands a shimmering mirage against the distant, hazy silhouette of the Diablo Range. Here, the air carries the dry scent of sun-baked earth and the fainter, sweeter perfume of ripening crops, a testament to the agricultural heart that beats strong. Cottonwoods, their leaves rustling like old parchment, line the few watercourses, offering slivers of shade in the relentless California sun, while the asphalt ribbons of highways gleam, carrying the ceaseless flow of commerce and the dreams of those who call Los Banos home. The history of Los Banos is deeply entwined with the bounty of the land, a story of irrigation and ingenuity transforming what was once parched earth into a verdant breadbasket. Spanish explorers, drawn by the promise of water, gave the settlement its name, a reflection of the natural springs that once dotted the region. Today, the economy thrives on the robust agricultural sector, with vast fields of almonds, pistachios, and tomatoes stretching to the horizon, their produce feeding the nation and beyond. The nearby San Luis Reservoir, a monumental feat of engineering, plays a crucial role in this agricultural success, its waters a lifeline for the surrounding farms. Los Banos also serves as a vital hub for the processing and distribution of these agricultural riches, its warehouses and packing plants humming with activity, a constant reminder of the hard work and dedication that underpins the prosperity of this Californian community.

About This Los Banos Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Los Banos, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Los Banos and Merced County.

Detailed location data for Los Banos includes the ZIP code (93635), telephone area code (760), county seat of Merced County (Merced), and school district assignment (Los Banos 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 Los Banos is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.