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Cotati, California
City · Population 7,403 · #402 in California
About Cotati
Cotati is a close-knit town in western California, home to 7,403 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Cotati is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.87 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,959 residents per square mile.
📰 Cotati News Today
- Richard Patrick Stewart The Press Democrat · Aug 14
- Santa Rosa Launches Downtown Pilot Program Aimed At Boosting Local Businesses Patch · Aug 17
- Cotati Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- Suspect arrested for assault, vandalism in Cotati after police standoff KTVU · May 8
- 7076 Santero Way, Cotati, CA 94931 Realtor.com · Jul 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Cotati Unique
- The only place in America named Cotati — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,403.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Cotati
- Cotati Coffee Company (café)
- Cotija's Restaurant — mexican
- Everest — indian
- Luigi's BBQ and Deli — barbecue
- Mezzeluna — greek
- Mombo's Pizza — pizza
- Sal's Pizzeria — pizza
- Shige Sushi — japanese
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
- Tiny Thai — thai
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Cotati
- Benicia Park reviews ★
- Burton Avenue Tot Lot reviews ★
- Cator Field reviews ★
- Delano Park reviews ★
- Draper Park reviews ★
- Falletti Park reviews ★
- Food Forest · Garden reviews ★
- Helen Putnam Park reviews ★
- Kotate Park reviews ★
- La Crosse Mini-Park reviews ★
- LaPlaza Park reviews ★
- Lady Bug Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Cotati
- Thomas Page Academy
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateCalifornia
TypeCity
Population (2024)7,403
Rank in state#402 of 482
Land area1.87 sq mi
Density3,959/sq mi
Coordinates38.3285, -122.7100