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California City

California, United States · North America

About California City

California City sits on the route: 20 minutes from North Edwards, 38km from Willow Springs International Raceway.

California City is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 13,277, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, California City sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add California City to your route.

About California City

California City is a city located in northern Antelope Valley in Kern County, California, United States. It is 100 miles (160 km) north of the city of Los Angeles, and the population was 14,973 at the 2020 census. Covering 203.63 square miles (527.4 km2), California City has the third-largest land area of any city in

Read more the state of California (behind San Diego and Los Angeles), and is the largest city in California, by land area, that is not a county seat. It is the 43rd-largest city in the United States by land area. Despite its massive size, a large portion of the city remains unfinished, with a grid of paved roads that have no houses and have yet to be completed. Many of the city's residents are employed at Edwards Air Force Base, which is located 18 miles (29 km) southeast of the city. Other major employers are the California City Detention Facility, Mojave Air and Space Port (and its flight test facility) and the Hyundai/Kia Proving Grounds, located in the rural southwestern part of the city. California City also has a park, a PGA golf course, and a municipal airport.

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Where is California City located?

California City is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 35.1258 latitude, -117.9859 longitude.

What is the population of California City?

California City has a population of approximately 13,277 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
13,277
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
35.1258, -117.9859

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911
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Worth the detour from California City

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Willow Springs International Raceway

The 'Fastest Road in the West': a sweeping 2.5-mile desert road course near Rosamond, open since 1953 and beloved by SoCal racers, film crews and track-day drivers.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Nearby Destinations

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North Edwards

🇺🇸 United States

18 km awayPop. 1,058

Mojave

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19 km awayPop. 4,238

Edwards Air Force Base

🇺🇸 United States

24 km awayPop. 2,063

Rosamond

🇺🇸 United States

33 km awayPop. 18,150

Boron

🇺🇸 United States

34 km awayPop. 2,253

Tehachapi

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42 km awayPop. 13,021

Golden Hills

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46 km awayPop. 8,656

Lancaster

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50 km awayPop. 161,103

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