Johannesburg, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Johannesburg, California
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Rand District Cemetery
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Location in Kern County and California
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 Johannesburg, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Kern |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.415 sq mi (6.255 km2) |
| • Land | 2.415 sq mi (6.255 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 3,517 ft (1,072 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 113 |
| • Density | 46.79/sq mi (18.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
93528, 93554
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| Area codes | 442/760 |
| FIPS code | 06-37400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0244074 |
Johannesburg is a small community in Kern County, California. It is located in a mining area called the Rand Mountains. Johannesburg is about 1 mile (1.6 km) east of Randsburg. It sits at an elevation of 3,517 feet (1,072 meters).
From 1897 to 1933, the Randsburg Railway ended here. This made Johannesburg an important transport hub. In 2020, the population of Johannesburg was 113 people. Locals often call the town "Jo-burg."
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History of Johannesburg
Johannesburg was created to help the mining operations in nearby Randsburg. It was important because it offered rail access. It also had the first water wells in the area.
Gold and Silver Mining
In the early 1900s, the Rand Mining District was California's main gold-producing area. The famous Yellow Aster Mine was found here in 1894. Later, in 1919, the Rand Silver Mine was discovered. This mine produced more silver than any other in California.
How Johannesburg Got Its Name
Miners who had worked in the gold fields of South Africa named Johannesburg. They named it after the city of Johannesburg in South Africa. That region is known as the Witwatersrand, or "the Rand."
First Post Office
The first post office in Johannesburg opened in 1897. This helped the growing mining community.
Getting Around Johannesburg
Ridgecrest Transit provides transportation to Johannesburg. This service runs once a week. It helps connect the community to other areas.
Geography of Johannesburg
Johannesburg is located at coordinates 35°22′22″N 117°38′05″W.
The community covers a total area of about 2.4 square miles (6.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the community.
People of Johannesburg
In 2020, Johannesburg had a population of 113 people.
Population in 2010
According to the 2010 census, Johannesburg had 172 residents. Most of the people were White (88.4%). There were also small numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 4.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household size was 1.81 people. The average family size was 2.76 people. The median age of residents was 55.0 years.
Population in 2000
In the 2000 census, there were 176 people living in Johannesburg. The population density was about 72 people per square mile. Most residents were White (91.48%).
The median income for a household was $63,611. For families, the median income was $72,222.
See also
In Spanish: Johannesburg (California) para niños
