Information on Taft, Kern County
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Taft City HALL, Kern County
| Taft City Hall's address | Taft Taft Municipal Building 209 East Kern Street Taft CA 93268 United States | |
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| Phone number of Taft City Hall | +1 661-763-1222 | |
| Taft, CA email | Not available | |
| Taft official website | cityoftaft.org | |
| Mayor of Taft | Dave Noerr | |
| Kern County, California: Vital Records | Taft vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your California birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Taft
What county is Taft CA in?Taft, CA is located in Kern County |
Where is Taft, California ?Taft is situated in Kern County, in the San Joaquin Valley, part of Central California, United States. It is located about 30 miles southwest of Bakersfield, a major city in Kern County, and is near the western edge of the valley, close to the eastern slopes of the Temblor Range. |
What is the cost of living in Taft CA ?The cost of living in Taft, California (Kern County) is relatively affordable compared to the state average. Housing costs typically range around $200,000 for homes, while monthly transportation expenses average $900. Groceries for a family can be around $500 monthly, making it a budget-friendly option for residents. |
Taft administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | California |
| County | Kern - other counties in California |
Taft building department, CA
| If you have inquiries related to construction permits, inspections, code enforcement, or building regulations, we recommend contacting Taft's town hall or Kern County authorities directly. |
Demography of Taft
| Name of Taft inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 8 546 inhabitants (2020) | 349 / 3 853 | ||
| Population density in Taft | 566,1 pop/sq mi (218,6 pop/km²) | |||
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List of Passport Facilities in Taft, CA
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| TAFT POST OFFICE | 427 NORTH STREET | 6617633342 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Taft
There are 3 bank branches in Taft.
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association is the most popular bank in Taft with 1 branch offices, followed by United Security Bank with 1 branch offices and then Westamerica Bank with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Taft:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| United Security Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Westamerica Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Taft administrative numbers
| Taft City code | 0677574 |
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| Taft town phone area code | 661 |
| Taft City postcode | 93268 |
Transportation modes in Taft
| Airport | Shafter Airport 29.3 miles Meadows Field 30.2 miles 43.5 miles |
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Taft territory
| Taft area | 15,10 sq mi (39,10 km²) |
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| Taft altitude | 955 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 35.1425 Longitude: -119.456 Latitude: 35° 8' 33'' North Longitude: 119° 27' 22'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -8:00 (America/Los_Angeles) Summer time : UTC -7:00 Winter time : UTC -8:00 |
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| Natural parks | Taft isn't part of a natural park |
What is Taft close to?
| Nearby cities include: Maricopa, Bakersfield and Shafter | ||
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| Bakersfield | Bakersfield | |
![]() | Maricopa | |
| Maricopa | Maricopa | |
| Maricopa 4.9 miles | Bakersfield 26.6 miles | Shafter 27.4 miles |
Other Cities in Kern County
- Bakersfield (403,455 pop.)
- Delano (51,428 pop.)
- Ridgecrest (27,959 pop.)
- Wasco (27,047 pop.)
- Shafter (19,953 pop.)
- Arvin (19,495 pop.)
- California City (14,973 pop.)
- McFarland (14,161 pop.)
- Tehachapi (12,934 pop.)
- Maricopa (1,026 pop.)
Distance to Major Cities in California
| Los Angeles : 102 miles | San Diego : 213 miles | San Jose : 204 miles |
| San Francisco : 246 miles | Fresno : 113 miles | Sacramento : 263 miles |
| Long Beach : 119 miles | Oakland : 242 miles | Bakersfield : 29 miles closest |
| Anaheim : 127 miles | Stockton : 221 miles | Riverside : 144 miles |
| Santa Ana : 132 miles | Chula Vista : 222 miles | Fremont : 214 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Elementary schools in Taft
Conley Elementary
District of Taft CityLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 3
Students : 292
Jefferson Elementary
District of Taft CityLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 3
Students : 226
Parkview Elementary
District of Taft CityLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 3
Students : 304
Roosevelt Elementary
District of Taft CityLowest grade : 2, Highest grade : 5
Students : 501
Taft Primary
District of Taft CityLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 3
Students : 206
Middle schools in Taft
Lincoln Junior High
District of Taft CityLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 687
High schools in Taft
Buena Vista High (Continuation)
District of Taft Union HighLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 65
Taft Union High
District of Taft Union HighLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 968


