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Copperopolis, California
CDP
About Copperopolis
Copperopolis, CA is a small unincorporated community located in central California.
Copperopolis holds the status of a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 13.31 square miles.
📰 Copperopolis News Today
- Copperopolis Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- Gann Fire grows to 6,400 acres as fast-moving flames force evacuations to expand New York Post · Aug 4
- One Dead After Tunnel Collapsed In Calaveras County myMotherLode.com · Apr 15
- Copperopolis’ historic Civil War armory receives $449K state grant Calaveras Enterprise · Mar 12
- Patricia McCarty Obituary (2026) - Copperopolis, CA - Angels Memorial Chapel Legacy obituary · Mar 25
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Copperopolis Unique
- The only place in America named Copperopolis — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Copperopolis
- Bandit's Restaurant and Bar — coffee
- Day-O — coffee shop (café)
- Mi Pueblo — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Copperopolis
- Copperopolis Town Square Park reviews ★
- O Byrne Ferry Historical Monument reviews ★
- Private Park reviews ★
- South Shore Recreation Area reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Copperopolis
- Copperopolis Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateCalifornia
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area13.31 sq mi
Coordinates37.9391, -120.6251