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Buchanan, California
Buchanan, Tuolumne County, California is located in California
Buchanan, Tuolumne County, California
Buchanan, Tuolumne County, California
Location in California
Country United States
State California
County Tuolumne
Elevation
3,127 ft (953 m)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
Area code(s) 209
GNIS feature ID 1658149

Buchanan is a small place in California, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community". This means it does not have its own city government. Instead, it is managed by the larger Tuolumne County.

What is Buchanan, California?

Buchanan is a quiet community located in the beautiful state of California. It's not a city or a town with its own mayor. Think of it more like a neighborhood that is part of a bigger county.

Where is Buchanan Located?

Buchanan is found in Tuolumne County. This county is in the central part of California. Buchanan is about 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) southeast of a place called Tuolumne City.

How High Up is Buchanan?

This community sits quite high above sea level. Buchanan is at an elevation of 3,127 feet (953 meters). This means it's located in a hilly or mountainous area.

Time Zone Information

Buchanan is in the Pacific Time Zone. This is the same time zone as many other places on the West Coast of the United States. During certain times of the year, they observe Daylight Saving Time. This is when clocks are moved forward by one hour.

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