Moraga California Map

About Moraga, California

Moraga is a locality in Contra Costa County, California, United States. It has a population of 16,769. The population density is 685.2 people per km². Moraga is located at 37.8349°N, 122.1297°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94556.

Moraga unfolds across rolling hills, a verdant expanse where the soft California sun casts long shadows over chaparral-covered slopes and occasional oak groves. It lies 3.6 miles south of Lafayette, CA (from Lafayette, CA: bearing 190°T), and is situated 8.0 miles east-north-east of Oakland. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a faint, dry scent of sage and warm earth, a fragrance unique to this inland valley. Residential neighborhoods, with their carefully tended gardens, intermingle with stretches of undeveloped land, creating a landscape that feels both lived-in and wild. The distant rumble of traffic from the main thoroughfares is a muted murmur, a reminder of the wider world that lies beyond Moraga's peaceful embrace. Historically, Moraga's roots are entwined with the vast Rancho Laguna de los Palos Colorados, a Spanish land grant that shaped the early agricultural character of the region. Later, the establishment of the Saint Mary's College campus brought a distinct academic and cultural presence, drawing students and faculty who contributed to the locale's intellectual pulse. The economy, while no longer dominated by extensive ranching, still reflects its agricultural heritage in pockets of vineyards and the enduring appeal of farmers' markets. The distinctive silhouette of the college's iconic campanile, a landmark visible from many vantage points, serves as a constant reminder of Moraga's educational heritage and its enduring commitment to community.

About This Moraga Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Moraga, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.834926, -122.129687. 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 Moraga and Contra Costa County.

Detailed location data for Moraga includes the ZIP code (94556), telephone area code (510), county seat of Contra Costa County (Martinez), and school district assignment (Acalanes 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 Moraga is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.