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About Le Grand, California

Le Grand is a locality in Merced County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,636. The population density is 600.4 people per km². Le Grand is located at 37.2286°N, 120.2482°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95333.

Le Grand rests in the broad, sun-drenched basin of California's Central Valley, a land shaped by the patient geometry of agriculture. It lies 7.3 miles north of Chowchilla, CA (from Chowchilla, CA: bearing 5°T), and is situated 5.8 miles southeast of Planada. Here, the earth lies open to the immense sky, its surface a patchwork of emerald and gold where alfalfa fields meet the deep brown of freshly tilled soil. The distant Coast Ranges, hazy blue on the horizon, offer a visual boundary to this fertile expanse, their slopes often softened by a drifting fog that whispers of the Pacific's proximity. During the long summers, the grasses on the dryer edges of the valley floor turn a brittle, pale straw, a stark contrast to the vibrant green of the irrigated crops, and the air itself seems to shimmer with a dry, golden heat. The story of Le Grand is intrinsically tied to the rich agricultural heritage of Merced County. Its founding was driven by the desire to harness the valley’s fertile earth, and for generations, the economy has been rooted in the cultivation of crops, from the sweet scent of ripening peaches in season to the steady, dependable yield of almonds and walnuts. This quiet industry imbues Le Grand with a groundedness, a sense of purpose that unfolds not in grand pronouncements but in the reliable turning of the seasons and the diligent work of its people. There's a subtle beauty in the way the setting sun casts long, theatrical shadows across the flat fields, painting the landscape in hues of rose and deep violet, a daily spectacle often missed by those who rush past on the nearby highways, unaware of the steady heart beating within Le Grand.

About This Le Grand Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Le Grand, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.228554, -120.248234. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Le Grand and Merced County.

Detailed location data for Le Grand includes the ZIP code (95333), telephone area code (408, 669), county seat of Merced County (Merced), and school district assignment (Le Grand Union Elementary School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Le Grand is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.