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Dos Palos Y, California
CDP
About Dos Palos Y
Dos Palos Y is a small unincorporated community in central California.
Officially, Dos Palos Y is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.56 square miles.
📰 Dos Palos Y News Today
- Fatal Crash on SR-33 North of Dos Palos Knocks Out Power, Closes Highway Los Banos Enterprise · Mar 2
- Dos Palos, California Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 17
- Here are the names from the family of five who died in a Merced County house fire Fresno Bee · Sep 30
- Dos Palos Fire Station to remain open after vote by Merced County supervisors The Merced FOCUS · Jun 18
- Jerald O'Banion Obituary (1946 - 2021) - Dos Palos, CA - Merced Sun Star Legacy obituary · Feb 18
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Dos Palos Y Unique
- The only place in America named Dos Palos Y — 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Dos Palos Y
- Barb's Breakfast & Brunch (café)
- Cafe 33 (café)
- Mikalanos Pizzeria
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateCalifornia
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area1.56 sq mi
Coordinates37.0468, -120.6395