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Rosamond

California, United States · North America

About Rosamond

Rosamond is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Lancaster, 45km from Vasquez Rocks Natural Area.

Rosamond is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 18,150, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Rosamond 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 Rosamond to your route.

About Rosamond

Rosamond is an unincorporated community in Kern County, California, US, near the Los Angeles county line. Rosamond is part of Greater Los Angeles and is located in the Mojave Desert just north of Lancaster and Palmdale, the two largest cities in the Antelope Valley. As of the 2020 Census, Rosamond's population was

Read more 20,961. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Rosamond as a census-designated place (CDP). Rosamond is a suburban bedroom community with many residents employed by nearby Edwards Air Force Base or commuting to Los Angeles, Lancaster, and Palmdale for work. The town is about 15 minutes north of the Lancaster Metrolink station providing direct access to Los Angeles Union Station in just two hours. It has few grocery stores such as Grocery Outlet, Albertsons and Dollar General.

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Where is Rosamond located?

Rosamond is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 34.8641 latitude, -118.1634 longitude.

What is the population of Rosamond?

Rosamond has a population of approximately 18,150 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
18,150
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
34.8641, -118.1634

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Worth the detour from Rosamond

2 notable places 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.

9 km · about 15 min drive

photogenic

Vasquez Rocks Natural Area

Sandstone slabs tilted to 50 degrees by the San Andreas Fault, instantly recognisable from Star Trek and countless Westerns. Free entry and a short walk from the car park an hour north of Los Angeles.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Rosamond.

Lancaster

🇺🇸 United States

19 km awayPop. 161,103

Mojave

🇺🇸 United States

21 km awayPop. 4,238

Edwards Air Force Base

🇺🇸 United States

22 km awayPop. 2,063

Quartz Hill

🇺🇸 United States

25 km awayPop. 10,912

Leona Valley

🇺🇸 United States

30 km awayPop. 1,607

Desert View Highlands

🇺🇸 United States

30 km awayPop. 2,360

Palmdale

🇺🇸 United States

32 km awayPop. 158,351

California City

🇺🇸 United States

33 km awayPop. 13,277

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