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About Washington
Washington, CA is a small unincorporated community located in northern California.
Officially, Washington is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.9 square miles.
📰 Washington News Today
- After bruising loss in Michigan, AIPAC turns to California for win The Washington Post · Aug 18
- California's High Speed Rail, Destruction of Washington D.C.: PD Letters pressdemocrat.com · Aug 18
- Washington woman identified as body found buried in California desert in 1974 KOMO · Aug 17
- Washington football makes top seven for three-star 2028 California RB Huskies Wire · Aug 17
- California man sentenced in Washington to more than 17 years in prison for sex trafficking The Daily Chronicle · Aug 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Washington Unique
- One of 18 places in the US named Washington — but the California one has a character all its own.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in northern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
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 Washington
- The Rustic Table — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Missouri Bar · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateCalifornia
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area1.9 sq mi
Coordinates39.3592, -120.7905