Sonoma State University California Map

About Sonoma State University, California

Sonoma State University is a locality in Sonoma County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,210. The population density is 1810.3 people per km². Sonoma State University is located at 38.3406°N, 122.6729°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94928.

Sonoma State University unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle press of rolling hills, their tawny slopes often softened by a haze that lends a painterly quality to the afternoon light. It lies 1.5 miles east of Rohnert Park, CA (from Rohnert Park, CA: bearing 87°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south-south-east of Santa Rosa. The campus itself is a deliberate study in integration, with buildings emerging from the earth rather than imposing upon it, their forms echoing the muted greens and ochres of the surrounding terrain. Oak woodlands, their ancient limbs gnarled like the hands of old storytellers, punctuate the open spaces, their shade a cool respite under the often insistent California sun. The air here carries a faint, earthy perfume, a subtle blend of dry grass and the distant breath of the Pacific, a constant reminder of the proximity to a wilder coast. The history of Sonoma State University is inextricably linked to the agricultural heart of Sonoma County, a region long defined by its vineyards and orchards, their neat rows stretching like textured carpets across the valleys. The university's founding was a deliberate effort to foster a new kind of growth, one of knowledge and innovation alongside the established bounty of the land. Today, its economy is a vibrant mix, with the university serving as a significant engine of employment and intellectual curiosity, drawing students and scholars who contribute to the region's ongoing narrative of progress. Nearby, the meandering Sonoma Creek offers a quiet counterpoint to the academic bustle, its slow passage a testament to the enduring natural forces that continue to shape this corner of California.

About This Sonoma State University Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sonoma State University, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.3406, -122.6729. 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 Sonoma State University and Sonoma County.

Detailed location data for Sonoma State University includes the ZIP code (94928), telephone area code (510), county seat of Sonoma County (Santa Rosa), and school district assignment (Cotati-Rohnert Park 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 Sonoma State University is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.