Bakersfield Map: Where is Bakersfield, Location and Directions in California

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Explore the geographic location of Bakersfield on city and terrain maps, and discover its position within California and the United States. Located in Kern County, Central California, Bakersfield is in the southern part of the San Joaquin Valley, known for its rich agricultural lands, oil production and warm Mediterranean climate.

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Where is Bakersfield on California map

Geography

Bakersfield lies near the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley, with the southern edge of the Sierra Nevada just to the east. The city’s boundaries extend into the Sequoia National Forest to the base of the Greenhorn Mountain Range and the entrance to Kern Canyon. To the south, the towering Tehachapi Mountains, which rise more than a mile vertically, are home to the historic Tejon Ranch. To the west is the Temblor Range, which stretches some 35 miles (56 km) across the valley floor, beyond which are the Carrizo Plain National Monument and the San Andreas Fault.

Bakersfield city map CA

Bakersfield map California United States

Kern county map in Bakersfield

The fox theater Bakersfield

Bakersfield, located in Kern County, California, serves as the county seat and covers approximately 151 square miles (390 km²) near the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley within California’s Central Valley region. As of the 2020 census, Bakersfield had a population of 403,455, making it the 47th most populous city in the United States and the 9th largest city in California.

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Bakersfield historical population growth

This line chart showing the historical population growth of Bakersfield, California from 1880 to 2023. The chart highlights significant population booms, especially during the mid-to-late 20th century, reflecting Bakersfield’s rapid urban expansion and economic development. Let me know if you’d like any further insights or adjustments.