McFarland, Agricultural community in Kern County, US
McFarland sits at an elevation of 108 meters, covering 2.67 square miles along Highway 99 in the San Joaquin Valley of California.
James Boyd McFarland established the settlement in 1909 by purchasing agricultural land, leading to its incorporation as a city in July 1957.
The population includes a substantial Hispanic and Latino community, with multiple religious institutions serving different faiths across the city.
The city administration operates from 401 West Kern Street, offering governmental services Monday through Thursday between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM.
Local agricultural production focuses on cotton, sugar beets, potatoes, and roses, supported by citrus processing and almond hulling facilities.
Location: Kern County
Inception: July 18, 1957
Elevation above the sea: 108 m
Website: http://mcfarlandcity.org
GPS coordinates: 35.67806,-119.22917
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:00
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