City of Taft, California

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Information on Taft, Kern County

The City of Taft is located in the state of California, in Kern County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below.
For all your administrative procedures, you can go to the City hall of Taft at the address and schedules indicated on this page or contact the Town hall government by phone or by email depending on your preference or on the service's availability.

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Taft City HALL, Kern County

Taft City Hall's addressTaft Taft Municipal Building
209 East Kern Street
Taft CA 93268
United States
Phone number of Taft City Hall+1 661-763-1222
Taft, CA emailNot available
Taft official websitecityoftaft.org
Mayor of Taft
Kern County, California: Vital Records Taft vital records
Birth Certificate Order your California birth certificate online

Common questions about Taft

What county is Taft CA in?

Taft, CA is located in Kern County

Where is Taft, California ?

Taft is situated in Kern County, in the San Joaquin Valley, part of Central California, United States. It is located about 30 miles southwest of Bakersfield, a major city in Kern County, and is near the western edge of the valley, close to the eastern slopes of the Temblor Range.

What is the cost of living in Taft CA ?

The cost of living in Taft, California (Kern County) is relatively affordable compared to the state average. Housing costs typically range around $200,000 for homes, while monthly transportation expenses average $900. Groceries for a family can be around $500 monthly, making it a budget-friendly option for residents.

Taft administrative division

Taft building department, CA

If you're planning a construction project in Taft, CA, you'll need to secure the appropriate permits to ensure your plans comply with local regulations. You can request these permits from the Community Development Department located at the City of Taft's government offices. It's advisable to reach out to their office directly to obtain detailed information regarding fees and processing times for your application, as these factors can vary based on the specifics of your construction project and the city’s current ordinance. Taking this proactive step will help streamline your project, ensuring a smooth path from planning to completion.
If you have inquiries related to construction permits, inspections, code enforcement, or building regulations, we recommend contacting Taft's town hall or Kern County authorities directly.

Demography of Taft

Name of Taft inhabitants (demonym)Not available
DateCurrent valueClassed by Region/Country
Population9 327 inhabitants373 / 3 072
Population density in Taft617,8 pop/sq mi (238,5 pop/km²)

List of Passport Facilities in Taft, CA

Where to apply for a passport in Taft, CA? There are 1 passport offices in Taft, try one of these:
Name Street Phone number
TAFT POST OFFICE427 NORTH STREET6617633342

Top 3 most popular banks in Taft

There are 3 bank branches in Taft.
United Security Bank is the most popular bank in Taft with 1 branch offices, followed by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association with 1 branch offices and then Westamerica Bank with 1 branch offices.

Find below all bank branches in Taft:

Bank's name Number of branch offices Service Type
United Security Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Westamerica Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office

Taft administrative numbers

Taft City code0677574
Taft City postcode93268

Toponymy and translation of Taft

Arabic: تافت، كيرنBulgarian: ТафтPersian: تافت
Japanese: タフトKorean: 태프트Russian: Тафт
Serbian: ТафтChinese: 塔夫脱 

Transportation modes in Taft

Airport
Shafter Airport 29.4 miles
Meadows Field 29.7 miles
44.1 miles

Taft territory

Taft area15,10 sq mi (39,10 km²)
Taft altitude843 Altitude feet
Geographical coordinatesLatitude: 35.1265
Longitude: -119.424
Latitude: 35° 7' 35'' North
Longitude: 119° 25' 26'' West
Time zone
UTC -8:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Summer time : UTC -7:00
Winter time : UTC -8:00
Local time
Cities twinned with TaftCurrently, the town Taft isn’t twinned
Namesake of Taft
  • Taft, Iran
  • Taft, Oklahoma, États-Unis
  • Taft, Texas, États-Unis
  • Taft, Philippines
Natural parksTaft isn't part of a natural park

What is Taft close to?

Nearby cities include: Maricopa, Bakersfield and Shafter
BakersfieldBakersfield
Neighbouring townsMaricopa
MaricopaMaricopa
Maricopa 4.9 milesBakersfield 26.6 milesShafter 27.4 miles

Distance between Taft and other main cities and towns

Los Angeles : 96 miles closestHouston : 1447 milesPhiladelphia : 2427 miles
Phoenix : 432 milesSan Antonio : 1281 milesSan Diego : 207 miles
Dallas : 1307 milesSan Jose : 201 milesJacksonville : 2209 miles
Indianapolis : 1845 milesSan Francisco : 270 milesAustin : 1302 miles
Columbus : 2012 milesFort Worth : 1275 milesCharlotte : 2169 miles
Distances are calculated as the crow flies

Schools in Taft, CA

Elementary schools in Taft

Conley Elementary

District of Taft City
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 3
Students : 292

Jefferson Elementary

District of Taft City
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 3
Students : 226

Parkview Elementary

District of Taft City
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 3
Students : 304

Roosevelt Elementary

District of Taft City
Lowest grade : 2, Highest grade : 5
Students : 501

Taft Primary

District of Taft City
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 3
Students : 206

Middle schools in Taft

Lincoln Junior High

District of Taft City
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 687

High schools in Taft

Buena Vista High (Continuation)

District of Taft Union High
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 65

Taft Union High

District of Taft Union High
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 968

Leisure and activities in Taft surrounding area

Golf course
Buena Vista Golf Course