Metropolitan Fresno
Cities
Table:
City

County

Population (January 1, 2010)[6]

Land area[7]

Chowchilla
Madera
18,698
7.1 sq mi (18 km2)

Clovis
Fresno
97,218
22.03 sq mi (57.1 km2)

Coalinga
Fresno
19,065
5.9 sq mi (15 km2)

Firebaugh
Fresno
6,941
2.8 sq mi (7.3 km2)

Fowler
Fresno
5,764
2 sq mi (5.2 km2)

Fresno
Fresno
502,303
104.4 sq mi (270 km2)

Huron
Fresno
8,062
1.3 sq mi (3.4 km2)

Kerman
Fresno
14,381
2.2 sq mi (5.7 km2)

Kingsburg
Fresno
11,504
2.3 sq mi (6.0 km2)

Madera
Madera
58,243
12.3 sq mi (32 km2)

Mendota
Fresno
9,966
1.9 sq mi (4.9 km2)

Orange Cove
Fresno
11,089
1.5 sq mi (3.9 km2)

Parlier
Fresno
13,658
1.6 sq mi (4.1 km2)

Reedley
Fresno
26,227
4.4 sq mi (11 km2)

Sanger
Fresno
25,664
4.7 sq mi (12 km2)

San Joaquin
Fresno
4,071
1 sq mi (2.6 km2)

Selma
Fresno
23,435
4.3 sq mi (11 km2)

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Chowchilla is a city in Madera County , California . The city 's population was 18,720 at the 2010 United States Census , up from 11,127 at the 2000 U.S. Census . Chowchilla is located 15 miles ( 24 km ) northwest of Madera , at an elevation of 240 feet ( 73 m ) . It is a principal city of the Madera-Chowchilla metropolitan statistical area . The city is the location of two California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities , the Central California Women 's Facility and Valley State Prison .
Madera County , officially the County of Madera , is a county at the geographic center of the U.S. state of California . As of the 2010 census , the population was 150,865 . The county seat is Madera . Madera County comprises the Madera , CA Metropolitan Statistical Area , which is included in the Fresno-Madera , CA Combined Statistical Area . It is located in the eastern San Joaquin Valley and the central Sierra Nevada . The southeasternmost part of Yosemite National Park is located in the county 's northeast .
Clovis is a city in Fresno County , California , United States . The 2010 population was 95,631 . Clovis is located 6.5 miles ( 10.5 km ) northeast of downtown Fresno , at an elevation of 361 feet ( 110 m ) .
Fresno County , officially the County of Fresno , is a county located in the central portion of the U.S. state of California . As of July 1 , 2018 , the population was 994,400 . The county seat is Fresno , the fifth most populous city in California . Fresno County comprises the Fresno , CA Metropolitan Statistical Area , which is part of the Fresno-Madera , CA Combined Statistical Area . It is located in the Central Valley , south of Stockton and north of Bakersfield .
Coalinga ( /ˌkoʊ.əˈlɪŋɡə/ or /kəˈlɪŋɡə/ ) is a city in Fresno County and the western San Joaquin Valley , in central California . It was formerly known as Coaling Station A , Coalingo , and Coalinga Station . The population was 13,380 as of the 2010 census , up from 11,668 at the 2000 census . It is the site of both Pleasant Valley State Prison and Coalinga State Hospital . It is also home to Harris Ranch .
Firebaugh is a city in Fresno County , California , United States . Located on the west side of the San Joaquin River 38 miles ( 61 km ) west of Fresno , the city is almost entirely surrounded by agricultural land in all directions . Most fields of irrigated row crops along SR 33 are feed crops such as alfalfa . State Route 33 ( SR 33 ) and the San Joaquin Valley Railroad , West Side Subdivision , pass through downtown . A small commercial district features the ubiquitous California Central Valley water tank painted with the city 's name . Firebaugh lies at an elevation of 151 feet ( 46 m ) . Population was 7,549 at the 2010 census , up from 5,743 as of the 2000 . Firebaugh hosts an annual Cantaloupe Round Up Festival in Dunkle Park . The event aims at celebrating peak harvest of the melon in late July and is an economic boost for local businesses .
Fowler ( formerly , Fowler 's Switch ) is a city in Fresno County , California , United States . It is located within the San Joaquin Valley . It has a strong agricultural community , with lush grape vineyards and expansive farmland . Fowler is located 11 miles ( 18 km ) southeast of downtown Fresno , at an elevation of 102 feet ( 94 m ) . The population was 5,570 at the 2010 census .
Fresno ( /ˈfrɛznoʊ/ FREZ-noh ; Spanish for ash tree ) is a city in and the county seat of Fresno County , California , United States . It covers about 112 square miles ( 290 km2 ) in the center of the San Joaquin Valley , the southern portion of California 's Central Valley . Named for the abundant ash trees lining the San Joaquin River , Fresno was founded in 1872 as a railway station of the Central Pacific Railroad before it was incorporated in 1885 . The city has since become an economic hub of Fresno County and the San Joaquin Valley , with much of the surrounding areas in the Metropolitan Fresno region predominantly tied to large-scale agricultural production . The population of Fresno grew from 134,000 in 1960 to 428,000 in 2000 . With a census-estimated 2018 population of 530,093 , Fresno is the fifth-most populous city in California , the most populous inland city in California , and the 34th-most populous city in the nation . Fresno is near the geographical center of California . It lies approximately 220 miles ( 350 km ) north of Los Angeles , 170 miles ( 270 km ) south of the state capital , Sacramento , and 185 miles ( 300 km ) southeast of San Francisco . Yosemite National Park is about 60 miles ( 100 km ) to the north , Kings Canyon National Park is 60 miles ( 100 km ) to the east , and Sequoia National Park is 75 miles ( 120 km ) to the southeast .
Huron is a small city in Fresno County , California , in the United States . As of the 2010 census , the population was 6,754 , up from 6,306 at the 2000 census . During the harvest season , the population swells to over 15,000 people due to the influx of migrant farm workers . Huron is located 15 miles ( 24 km ) east-northeast of Coalinga , at an elevation of 374 feet ( 114 m ) . Huron was the city with the highest proportion of Hispanic or Latino people in the United States , according to the 2000 United States Census .
Kerman ( formerly Collis ) is a city at the intersection of State Route 180 and State Route 145 in Fresno County , California , USA . The population was 13,544 at the 2010 census . Kerman is located 15 miles ( 24 km ) west of Fresno , at an elevation of 220 feet ( 67 m ) .
Kingsburg ( formerly , Kings River Switch , Wheatville , Kingsbury , Drapersville , Farleyville , and Kingsburgh ) is a city in Fresno County , California . Kingsburg is located 5 miles ( 8 km ) southeast of Selma at an elevation of 302 feet ( 92 m ) , on the banks of the Kings River . The city is half an hour away from Fresno , and two hours away from the California Central Coast and Sierra Nevada Mountain Range . The population was 11,382 at the 2010 census .
Madera is a city in California and the county seat of Madera County . As of the 2010 United States Census , the city 's population was 61,416 , up from 43,207 in 2000 . Located in the San Joaquin Valley , Madera is a principal city of the Madera-Chowchilla Metropolitan Statistical Area , which encompasses all of Madera County , and Metropolitan Fresno . It is located in California 's San Joaquin Valley . The city is also home to the Madera Unified School District .
Mendota is a U.S. city in Fresno County , California . The population was 11,014 at the 2010 U.S. Census . CA State Routes 180 and 33 run through the agricultural city . Mendota is located 8.5 miles ( 14 km ) south-southeast of Firebaugh , at an elevation of 174 feet ( 53 m ) .
Orange Cove is a city in Fresno County , California , United States . The population was 9,078 at the 2010 census , up from 7,722 at the 2000 census .
Parlier is a city in Fresno County , California , United States . As of the 2010 census , the city had a total population of 14,494 , up from 11,145 in 2000 . The city has one of the state 's highest percentage of Latinos , a large majority of whom are seasonal migrant laborers who arrive and temporarily work in the area 's agricultural sector . Parlier is located 5.5 miles ( 9 km ) east-northeast of Selma , at an elevation of 344 feet ( 105 m ) .
Reedley is a city in Fresno County , California , United States . Reedley is located in the San Joaquin Valley , 22 miles ( 35 km ) east-southeast of Fresno , at an elevation of 348 feet ( 106 m ) . The population at the 2010 census was 24,194 . Its chief economic source is agriculture , particularly fruit and vegetable cultivation . The city dubs itself The World 's Fruit Basket . Reedley holds many festivals year round . The city of Reedley hosts the annual Reedley Fiesta in October , the Reedley Electrical Christmas Parade in December , the Reedley Street Faire in May , the Reedley Certified Farmers Market ( Wednesday evening , in the summer ) , the Reedley Taste of the Town in September , and many other festivities to keep the residents and visitors busy and entertained . Reedley is situated along the Kings River and in the summer , many local residents and visitors drive to Cricket Hollow Park and Reedley Beach . Reedley is named for Thomas L. Reed , a veteran who gave half of his holdings to the city in 1888 .
Sanger is a city in Fresno County , California , United States . The population was 24,270 at the 2010 census , up from 18,731 at the 2000 census . Sanger is located 13 miles ( 21 km ) east-southeast of Fresno , at an elevation of 371 feet ( 113 m ) .
San Joaquin ( Spanish for Saint Joachim ) is a city in Fresno County , California , United States . The population was 4,001 at the 2010 census , up from 3,270 at the 2000 census . The nearest high school in the area is Tranquillity High School in Tranquillity . San Joaquin is located 11 miles ( 18 km ) southwest of Kerman , at an elevation of 174 feet ( 53 m ) .
Selma is a city in Fresno County , California . The population was 23,319 at the 2010 census , up from 19,240 at the 2000 census . Selma is located 16 miles ( 26 km ) southeast of Fresno , at an elevation of 308 feet ( 94 m ) .