Petaluma California Map

About Petaluma, California

Petaluma is a locality in Sonoma County, California, United States. It has a population of 59,247. The population density is 1588.9 people per km². Petaluma is located at 38.2324°N, 122.6367°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94954.

Petaluma rests in a cradle of rolling hills, where the golden light of afternoon spills across fields of emerald and ochre. It lies 8.2 miles south-south-east of Rohnert Park, CA (from Rohnert Park, CA: bearing 155°T), and is situated 9.4 miles north-north-west of Novato. The air itself carries a gentle, earthy perfume, a blend of sun-baked soil and the subtle salt tang of the distant bay. The landscape here is a mosaic of verdant pastures, punctuated by the dark, stoic silhouettes of oak trees that have witnessed generations of seasons. A slow, meandering river, the Petaluma Creek, whispers its way through the valley floor, its banks often fringed with reeds that sway like dancers in the breeze. The sky above often wears a soft, pearlescent haze, a characteristic of the coastal influence that softens the sharp edges of the sun. This land, once the domain of the Coast Miwok people, later became a hub for poultry farming, earning it the affectionate moniker "The Egg Basket of the World." The echoes of this agricultural past are still felt, though the economy of Petaluma has diversified, embracing a burgeoning wine industry and a vibrant arts scene. Historic Victorian homes, their gingerbread trim still sharp against the cerulean sky, stand as silent storytellers of a bygone era, their porches often graced by residents enjoying the unhurried cadence of daily life. The downtown district, with its charming brick buildings and independent boutiques, hums with a quiet energy, a testament to the enduring spirit of this resilient community.

About This Petaluma Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Petaluma, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.232417, -122.636652. 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 Petaluma and Sonoma County.

Detailed location data for Petaluma includes the ZIP code (94952), telephone area code (510), county seat of Sonoma County (Santa Rosa), and school district assignment (Petaluma Joint 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 Petaluma is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.