Visalia California Map

About Visalia, California

Visalia is a locality in Tulare County, California, United States. With a population of 167,944, Visalia is a major urban centre in California. The population density is 1430.5 people per km². Visalia is located at 36.3302°N, 119.2921°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 93277.

Visalia unfolds in the heart of California's fertile Central Valley, a landscape defined by the generous embrace of the Sierra Nevada mountains to the east and the rolling foothills to the west. It lies 9.0 miles north-north-east of Tulare, CA (from Tulare, CA: bearing 20°T), and is situated 5.3 miles west-north-west of Farmersville. This agricultural stronghold, historically shaped by the abundance of its water sources, thrives on the rich alluvial soils that have long sustained its prosperity. The economy of Visalia is deeply rooted in the land, with citrus groves, vineyards, and dairy farms forming the bedrock of its commercial activity, their bounty often carried on the breeze like a sweet promise. The very air, particularly in the golden hours of late afternoon, carries the scent of sun-warmed earth and ripening fruit, a testament to the region's enduring agricultural spirit. Visalia’s cultural character is one of warm hospitality and a strong connection to its agricultural heritage, where the pace of life allows for a genuine sense of community. The historic downtown, with its charming brick buildings, evokes a sense of enduring resilience and a proud past. While not boasting world-renowned institutions, the local colleges contribute to the educational fabric of Visalia, nurturing the next generation. The cultural landscape is enriched by local traditions and community events that celebrate the harvest and the seasons, drawing people together under the expansive California sky.

About This Visalia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Visalia, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.330228, -119.292058. 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 Visalia and Tulare County.

Detailed location data for Visalia includes the ZIP code (93291), telephone area code (661), county seat of Tulare County (Visalia), and school district assignment (Visalia 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 Visalia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.