Merced County Map, California
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Merced County, California
Merced County is in the Central Valley, right in the middle of farm country. Merced is the biggest city, and it’s home to the newest UC campus.
There’s a lot of dairy farms – it smells… interesting in some places. Merced’s motto is “Gateway to Yosemite”, but that’s a bit of a stretch. It’s more like “Gateway to more farms.”
The county is home to Merced National Wildlife Refuge, which is cool if you’re into birds. So hey, if you like wide open spaces and fresh produce, Merced isn’t that bad.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Merced County |
| County Seat | Merced |
| Population | Approximately 300,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Merced, Atwater, Los Banos, Livingston, Delhi, Winton |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 5, U.S. Route 99, State Route 59, State Route 140 |
| FIPS Code | 06-047 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 1,970 square miles (Land: 1,958 sq mi, Water: 12 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Stanislaus County (North), Tuolumne County (Northeast), Santa Clara County (West), Mariposa County (East), San Benito County (Southwest), Fresno County (South), Madera County (Southeast) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Standard Time (PST) |
| State | California |
| Coordinates | 37.3655° N, 120.7870° W |
| Etymology | Named after the city of Merced, which means “mercy” in Spanish |
| Major Landmarks | Merced National Wildlife Refuge, Lake Yosemite, Castle Air Museum, UC Merced |
| Website | Merced County Website |
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