Caribou, California facts for kids
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Caribou
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Location of Caribou in Plumas County, California.
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 Caribou, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Plumas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| • Land | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 3,287 ft (1,002 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1 |
| • Density | 6.17/sq mi (2.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95915
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-11166 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1658222; 2407962 |
Caribou (formerly Cariboo) is a very small place in Plumas County, California, United States. It's called a census-designated place. This means it's an area that the government counts for its population. But it doesn't have its own city government.
In 2010, no one lived in Caribou. However, by 2020, one person called Caribou home! Caribou is located near the North Fork Feather River. It is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) south of Almanor. The towns closest to Caribou are Belden, Twain, Canyondam, and Greenville.
Caribou's History
Caribou started as a place where people looked for gold in 1850. This was called a "placer mining camp." Miners would dig for gold flakes and nuggets in riverbeds.
The name Caribou honors an Indigenous miner named Johnny Caribou. A post office served the area from 1922 until 1976.
Where is Caribou Located?
Caribou is found at these coordinates: 40°4'48" North and 121°9'27" West.
The United States Census Bureau says that Caribou covers a total area of about 0.2 square miles (0.52 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There is no water within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Caribou?
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| 2010 | 0 | — | |
| 2020 | 1 | — | |
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As of the 2010 Census, no people were living in Caribou. The US Census data showed only two buildings in the area. Both of these buildings were empty. They were listed as "vacant housing units" and used only for "seasonal, recreational, or occasional use." This means they were likely vacation homes or cabins.
See also
In Spanish: Caribou (California) para niños
