Cazadero, California facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cazadero Ingram's Station
census-designated place & unincorporated community
Cazadero in November, 2009
Cazadero, California Location in California
Country	United States
State	California
County	Sonoma
Area
• Total	7.12 sq mi (18.43 km2)
• Land	7.12 sq mi (18.43 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)  0.02%
Elevation	118 ft (36 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	298
• Density	41.88/sq mi (16.17/km2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (PST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code	95421
Area code(s)	707
FIPS code	06-12146
GNIS feature ID	220749
Website	https://www.cazadero-csd.org/

Cazadero is a small community in western Sonoma County, California. Its name means "hunting ground" in Spanish. In 2020, about 298 people lived here.

The town center has a few important buildings. These include two churches, a general store, and a post office. There's also a hardware store and a fire department.

Cazadero is located where Austin Creek meets the Russian River. This is near the intersection of California State Route 116 and Cazadero Highway. The town itself is about 6 miles (9.7 km) from Route 116. Cazadero Highway runs alongside Austin Creek. This creek is a main branch of the lower Russian River.

The area is also part of the Sonoma Coast AVA, which means it's known for its wine. It's considered part of Wine Country.

History of Cazadero

Depot in Cazadero, 1890

Cazadero was once the end point of the North Pacific Coast Railroad. This railroad was built in the 1870s with narrow tracks. Smaller logging railroads and trails brought trees to Duncans Mill. There, the wood was processed and sent south to San Francisco.

Many people believe that much of San Francisco was rebuilt using redwood and other wood from Cazadero. This happened after the big earthquake and fire in April 1906. Wood from Cazadero was also used to build the old eastern part of the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge. This bridge section was replaced in 2013.

Geography and Nature

Many smaller creeks in Cazadero flow into Austin Creek. Austin Creek then flows into the Russian River. Kidd Creek is a main branch in the area. It starts on the slopes of Pole Mountain, which is about 2,204 feet (672 meters) high. This mountain is only a few miles from the Pacific Ocean.

Kidd Creek flows west to east in two main parts. These parts join near the CazSonoma Inn. Then, they flow into Austin Creek about 3 miles (4.8 km) south of town. The land rises quickly from the coast to the mountains west of Cazadero. This means the area gets a lot of rain. Pacific storms bring clouds full of ocean moisture.

Cazadero gets about 85 inches (216 cm) of rain each year. It is thought to be the second-wettest town in California. Only Gasquet gets more rain.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Cazadero covers an area of 7.1 square miles (18.4 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. The local ZIP Code covers a much larger area, about 216 square miles (559 square kilometers).

Cazadero's Climate

Cazadero has two types of local climates. One is a cool coastal climate. In summer, highs are in the 70s °F (20s °C). In winter, lows are in the 40s °F (4-9 °C). The other is a warm coastal climate. Here, summer highs can reach the 80s and 90s °F (27-37 °C).

People of Cazadero

In 2010, the population of Cazadero was 354 people. By 2020, it had decreased to 298 people. Most people in Cazadero are White. There are also people of Hispanic or Latino background, Native American, and Asian backgrounds. Some people identify with two or more races.

About 17% of the population is under 18 years old. The median age in Cazadero is about 46.7 years. This means half the people are younger than 46.7 and half are older.

Most people in Cazadero own their homes. About 66% of homes are owner-occupied. The rest are rented.

Fun and Recreation

Cazadero is home to several camps. These include:

• BSA Camp Royaneh
• Camp Cazadero
• The Cazadero Performing Arts Camp

See also

In Spanish: Cazadero (California) para niños