California, Missouri

California is a city in and the county seat of Moniteau County, Missouri, United States. The 2010 census has the population at 4,278. California is the third largest city in the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area, as well as the largest city in Moniteau County.

California, Missouri
City of California
California City Hall
Nicknames: 
The Country Ham Capital of the World, Twin City, Heart of Moniteau County, Cali
Motto(s): 
Small enough to know you, large enough to serve you.
Location of California, Missouri
Coordinates: 38°37′49″N 92°34′01″W
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyMoniteau
Founded1834 (as Boonesborough)
1847 (as California)
Incorporated1848
Government
  TypeMayor/board of aldermen
  MayorRich Green
Area
  Total3.88 sq mi (10.05 km2)
  Land3.87 sq mi (10.01 km2)
  Water0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
896 ft (273 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total4,498
  Estimate 
(2023)
4,525
  Density1,163.78/sq mi (449.29/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
65018, 65042
Area code573
FIPS code29-10468
GNIS feature ID2393495
U.S. Routes
State highways
WebsiteCity of California
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