Orland California Map

About Orland, California

Orland is a locality in Glenn County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,357. The population density is 1046.0 people per km². Orland is located at 39.7474°N, 122.1964°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95963.

Orland rests on a flat expanse, where the Sacramento Valley opens wide and the air carries the scent of sun-baked earth and distant orchards. It lies 19.1 miles west of Chico, CA (from Chico, CA: bearing 274°T), and is situated 9.7 miles west of Hamilton City. The land stretches out, an unbroken quilt of green and gold under a sky that often burns a brilliant, cloudless blue, punctuated by the stark silhouettes of cottonwood trees lining irrigation ditches. In the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long, gentle shadows that pool in the furrows of fields and imbue the scattered farmhouses with a quiet dignity. The character of Orland is one of patient cultivation, a place where the land dictates the rhythm of life, and the horizon offers a constant, reassuring sweep. The history of Orland is deeply entwined with the fertile soil that surrounds it, a story of irrigation projects that transformed arid land into productive farmland, particularly for walnuts and almonds. This agricultural heritage forms the bedrock of its economy, with processing plants and cooperatives humming with the seasonal bounty. The town itself, with its modest Main Street, retains a sense of its past, a place where the legacy of early settlers is palpable in the sturdy brick buildings and the enduring sense of community. Orland’s distinctive charm lies in this unpretentious connection to the land and the quiet resilience that defines its people, a place where the simple act of farming is a profound and respected way of life.

About This Orland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Orland, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.74738, -122.196375. 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 Orland and Glenn County.

Detailed location data for Orland includes the ZIP code (95963), telephone area code (530), county seat of Glenn County (Willows), and school district assignment (Orland Joint 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 Orland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.