Cairns Corner, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cairns Corner, California
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 Cairns Corner, California
Location in California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Tulare |
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area code(s) | 559 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1660407 |
Cairns Corner is a small place in Tulare County, California, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's managed by the larger county government.
What is Cairns Corner?
Cairns Corner is an unincorporated community. Imagine a place that isn't quite a city or a town with its own mayor and city council. That's what an unincorporated community is! It's a small area where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's looked after by the bigger government of Tulare County.
Where is Cairns Corner Located?
Cairns Corner is found in the sunny state of California, in a part called Tulare County. It's pretty easy to find on a map because it's close to where two main roads meet: California State Route 65 and California State Route 137. If you were driving, you'd find it about 2.5 miles (or 4 kilometers) west of a town called Lindsay.
How High is Cairns Corner?
This community is located at an elevation of 348 feet above sea level. This means it's not very high up, but it's also not right at sea level. Its exact location can be pinpointed using special coordinates: 36 degrees, 12 minutes, 45 seconds North and 119 degrees, 8 minutes, 8 seconds West.
