Manton, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Manton
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Location in Tehama County and the state of California
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 Manton, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Tehama |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.722 sq mi (45.901 km2) |
| • Land | 17.696 sq mi (45.833 km2) |
| • Water | 0.026 sq mi (0.067 km2) 0.15% |
| Elevation | 2,008 ft (612 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 310 |
| • Density | 17.49/sq mi (6.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
96059
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-45512 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1659048 |
Manton is a small community in California, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistics, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. Manton is located in both Tehama County and Shasta County.
In 2020, about 310 people lived in Manton. This number was a bit lower than in 2010, when 347 people lived there.
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Manton's History
Manton got its own post office in 1889. People say the town's name comes from "Man's Town." This is because many of the first people who settled there were men.
In August 2005, a large forest fire swept through Manton. The fire sadly destroyed several homes. Everyone in the town had to leave for safety. Luckily, no one was hurt during the fire.
Geography and Climate
Manton is located at 40°25′8″N 121°51′49″W / 40.41889°N 121.86361°W. It covers an area of about 17.7 square miles (45.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Weather in Manton
Manton has a special type of weather called a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means the summers are usually very hot and dry. The average temperatures in July, August, and September are often above 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius).
Who Lives in Manton? (Demographics)
The 2010 United States Census collected information about the people living in Manton. Here's a quick look at what they found:
- Population: There were 347 people living in Manton.
- Racial Background: Most residents (about 89.9%) were White. About 5.8% were Native American. A small number of people were Asian or from other racial backgrounds.
- Hispanic or Latino: About 10.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
- Households: There were 146 households in Manton. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
- Families: 104 of these households were families.
- Age Groups:
* About 14.7% of the people were under 18 years old. * About 25.1% were 65 years old or older. * The average age in Manton was about 53.9 years.
- Gender: For every 100 females, there were about 110 males.
Utilities and Services
Manton is home to the Volta powerhouses. These are important facilities that help produce electricity. They are currently owned by a company called Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
Places of Worship
The Monastery of St. John of Shanghai & San Francisco is located in Manton. This monastery belongs to the Orthodox Church in America Diocese of the West. It was started in 1996. Today, there are about 8 members living in the community there.
See also
In Spanish: Manton (California) para niños
