Madera California Map

About Madera, California

Madera is a locality in Madera County, California, United States. It has a population of 83,104. The population density is 1315.3 people per km². Madera is located at 36.9613°N, 120.0607°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93638.

Madera sprawls across a sun-drenched plain, a tapestry of ochre earth and emerald fields stretching towards the distant, hazy blue of the Sierra Nevada foothills. It lies 21.7 miles north-west of Fresno, CA (from Fresno, CA: bearing 313°T), and is situated 4.0 miles south of Madera Acres. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a dry, sweet scent of ripening fruit and dust, a perfume of the Central Valley itself. Broad avenues, lined with mature trees that offer a dappled shade, guide the eye past low-slung buildings and the occasional splash of bougainvillea, hinting at a resilient warmth that persists through the seasons. The landscape here is one of gentle gradients, the land patiently yielding to the agricultural endeavors that define its character, a quiet invitation to breathe deep the open sky. This agricultural heartland has a history deeply intertwined with the bounty of the soil, a legacy that began with vast ranches and expanded with the arrival of irrigation and ambitious farming. Madera’s economy has long been anchored in the cultivation of grapes, almonds, and pistachios, their cultivation a testament to the region’s fertile ground and the labor of generations. You can still feel the echoes of its railroad past, a vital artery that once pulsed with the movement of goods and people, connecting Madera to markets far and wide. Today, while agriculture remains paramount, the town also serves as a gateway, a point of passage for those venturing into the dramatic natural beauty of nearby national parks, a quiet hub where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life.

About This Madera Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Madera, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.961336, -120.060718. 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 Madera and Madera County.

Detailed location data for Madera includes the ZIP code (93637), telephone area code (760), county seat of Madera County (Madera), and school district assignment (Madera 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 Madera is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.