Information on Taft, Kern County
The City of Taft is located in the state of California, in Kern County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
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 | ||
| 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 | 9 327 inhabitants | 373 / 3 072 | ||
| Population density in Taft | 617,8 pop/sq mi (238,5 pop/km²) | |||
Events nearby
 | World of Outlaws Nashville West Showdown | 2025-09-12 at Kevin Harvick's Kern Raceway | |
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 | Lacey Sturm Meet and Greet Package | 2025-06-17 at Temblor Brewing Company | |
| Strangelove: The Depechemode Experience | 2025-05-31 at The Nile Theatre | ||
| Avi Kaplan, Guthrie Brown | 2025-06-15 at The Nile Theatre | ||
| Anjelah Johnson-Reyes: The Family Reunion Tour | 2025-06-20 at Bakersfield Fox Theater | ||
| Brad Williams | 2025-08-01 at Bakersfield Fox Theater | ||
| TREY KENNEDY - The Relatable Tour | 2025-09-12 at Bakersfield Fox Theater |
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.
United Security Bank is the most popular bank in Taft with 1 branch offices, followed by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association 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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| United Security Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association | 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 City postcode | 93268 |
Transportation modes in Taft
| Airport | Shafter Airport 29.4 miles Meadows Field 29.7 miles 44.1 miles |
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Taft territory
| Taft area | 15,10 sq mi (39,10 km²) |
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| Taft altitude | 843 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 35.1265 Longitude: -119.424 Latitude: 35° 7' 35'' North Longitude: 119° 25' 26'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -8:00 (America/Los_Angeles) Summer time : UTC -7:00 Winter time : UTC -8:00 |
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| Namesake of Taft |
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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 |
Distance between Taft and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 96 miles closest | Houston : 1447 miles | Philadelphia : 2427 miles |
| Phoenix : 432 miles | San Antonio : 1281 miles | San Diego : 207 miles |
| Dallas : 1307 miles | San Jose : 201 miles | Jacksonville : 2209 miles |
| Indianapolis : 1845 miles | San Francisco : 270 miles | Austin : 1302 miles |
| Columbus : 2012 miles | Fort Worth : 1275 miles | Charlotte : 2169 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Taft, CA
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
Leisure and activities in Taft surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Buena Vista Golf Course | |