Klamath, California

Klamath (Tolowa: Taa-chit) is an unincorporated community in Del Norte County, California, situated on US Route 101 inland from the mouth of the Klamath River. The population of Klamath is 632 based on US Census estimates, down from 779 recorded in the 2010 US census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Klamath as a census-designated place (CDP). Klamath is at an elevation of 30 feet (9 m). Klamath is located within the Yurok Indian Reservation.

Klamath, California
unincorporated community
census-designated place
Location in Del Norte County and the state of California
Klamath, California
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 41°31′35″N 124°02′18″W
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyDel Norte
Area
  Total12.541 sq mi (32.480 km2)
  Land12.541 sq mi (32.480 km2)
  Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
30 ft (9 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total1,088
  Density87/sq mi (33/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
95548
Area code707
FIPS code06-38702
GNIS feature ID0277534
U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Klamath, California

The original town center was destroyed by the 1964 Flood. Streets and sidewalks of this original site, west of US 101 and the current site of the town's core, remain visible.

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