Explore Parlier, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Parlier |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Fresno County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 36.608693 |
| Longitude | -119.543367 |
| Population | 14,576 |
| Density | 2336.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 93648, 93662 |
| Area Code | 760 |
| County Seat | Fresno |
| School District | Parlier Unified School District |
Parlier occupies a flat expanse of fertile soil where the horizon stretches toward the distant Sierra Nevada, visible as a faint, serrated edge against the sky. It lies 4.4 miles west-northwest of Reedley, CA (from Reedley, CA: bearing 284°T), and is situated 6.8 miles south-southeast of Sanger. The land around Parlier remains defined by the rhythm of the seasons, characterized by hot, dry summers that bake the earth until the fields shimmer with heat. Moisture is carried through the landscape by the Kings River, which flows three miles away to sustain the thirsty rows of crops that dominate the view. To the north, the terrain remains largely agrarian, punctuated by the stillness of Dudley Pond seven miles out and the quiet waters of Long Pond just eight miles away. Life in Parlier finds a central point of gravity within Parlier City Park, a protected space that offers a deliberate pause amidst the endless lines of orchards and vineyards.
Agriculture acts as the primary engine for Parlier, drawing its strength from a deep history of fruit cultivation and packing house operations that have long anchored the local economy. Generations of families have organized their lives around the cycles of harvest, creating an industry that relies on the steady labor of the surrounding plains. The transit of goods remains essential, as the infrastructure of roads supports the movement of produce from the fields to the broader regional market. Parlier maintains a work-centered identity, where the early morning light often catches the dust rising from tractors moving between the rows. This economic landscape is a product of the soil itself, which demands both persistence and careful tending to yield its bounty.
Cultural life in Parlier reflects a vibrant blend of traditions, often expressed through local gatherings and the shared language of the harvest seasons. The atmosphere is quiet, marked by the sound of wind moving through dry leaves and the infrequent passage of vehicles on the periphery. Residents often congregate at public spaces to mark the passage of the year, keeping customs alive that have been passed down through decades of settlement. While the geography is defined by the vast, quiet reach of the valley, the human presence is concentrated and neighborly, focused on the immediate concerns of the household and the field. Even in its relative isolation, Parlier carries a distinct weight of history, felt in the way the air cools at dusk and the long, amber shadows stretch across the level ground.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Parlier, California. Coordinates: 36.608693, -119.543367. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Parlier includes the ZIP code (93648, 93662), telephone area code (760), county seat of Fresno County (Fresno), and school district assignment (Parlier Unified School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |