Talmage, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Talmage
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Talmage Post Office in 2021
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Location in Mendocino County and the state of California
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 Talmage, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Mendocino |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.592 sq mi (4.12 km2) |
| • Land | 1.590 sq mi (4.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.002 sq mi (0.005 km2) 0.13% |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 986 |
| • Density | 620.1/sq mi (239.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95481
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| Area code(s) | 707 |
| FIPS code | 06-77784 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1659949 |
Talmage is a small community in Mendocino County, California. It is called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area the government uses to collect information about people. Talmage is located about 2.5 miles (4 km) east of Ukiah. It sits at an elevation of 627 feet (191 meters) above sea level.
In 2020, about 986 people lived in Talmage. The town is named after an early settler named Junius Talmage. It is also home to the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, which is one of the largest Chan Buddhist temples in the United States.
Where is Talmage?
Talmage is found in the southeastern part of Mendocino County. It is located in a flat area known as the Ukiah Valley. The community covers an area of about 1.6 square miles (4.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water.
Interesting Places in Talmage
One of the most important places in Talmage is the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas. This is a large Buddhist community and monastery. It is built on the site of what used to be the Mendocino State Hospital.
The City of Ten Thousand Buddhas is a place for learning and spiritual practice. It includes an elementary school, a high school, and even a university. People from all over the world come to visit and study here.
See also
In Spanish: Talmage (California) para niños
