Chowchilla, California

Chowchilla is a city in Madera County, California, United States. The city's population was 19,039 at the 2020 census. Chowchilla is located 16 miles (26 km) northwest of Madera, at an elevation of 240 feet (73 m).

Chowchilla, California
City
Bank of Chowchilla Building
Location in Madera County, California
Chowchilla, California
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 37°7′N 120°16′W
Country United States of America
State California
CountyMadera
IncorporatedFebruary 7, 1923
Area
  Total11.13 sq mi (28.83 km2)
  Land11.09 sq mi (28.71 km2)
  Water0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2)  0%
Elevation
240 ft (73 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total19,039
  Density1,717.39/sq mi (663.07/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific (PST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
ZIP Code
93610
Area code559
FIPS code06-13294
GNIS feature IDs277601, 2409459
Websitewww.cityofchowchilla.org

The city is the location of two prisons: Central California Women's Facility and Valley State Prison.

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