Cuyama
Census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California
Cuyama is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Santa Barbara County, California, with 37 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,293 ft (699 m) above sea level. The nearest town is New Cuyama, 3.9 miles W.
- 37residents (2020 Census)
- 2,293 ftelevation · 699 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.2 km²
- 82 / sq mipopulation density
- 93254ZIP code
About Cuyama
Cuyama (; (Chumash: Kuyam, meaning "Clam")) is a census-designated place in Santa Barbara County. California, United States. It is located in the Cuyama Valley, near the Carrizo Plain. The Cuyama River runs adjacent to the town, flowing west towards the Pacific Ocean. Cuyama is surrounded by many apricot, peach, and plum orchards. The ZIP Code is 93254, and the community served by area code 805. The population was 37 at the 2020 census. The name "Cuyama" comes from an Indian village named Kuyam.
Cuyama is located on California State Route 166 2.5 miles (4 km) east of its much larger neighbor New Cuyama.
South of the town is the Sierra Madre mountain range, most of which is included in the Los Padres National Forest. Considerable oil and gas development has taken place at the South Cuyama Oil Field in the foothills of the Sierra Madre, just south of Cuyama and adjacent New Cuyama. In July 2005, 52,000 acres (210 km2) in Los Padres National Forest, mostly in the region immediately south of Cuyama, was opened up to further development by the National Forest Service.
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Cuyama had 37 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 37 |
|---|---|
| Density | 82 per sq mi (32 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cuyama at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 37 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.45 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,293 ft (699 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.9311° N, 119.6149° W |
| ZIP code | 93254 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0617727 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cuyama
- New Cuyama3.9 mi W
- Maricopa14.4 mi NE
- Taft Heights16.2 mi NE
- South Taft16.3 mi NE
- Taft17.3 mi NE
- Fellows17.5 mi N
- Ford City18.4 mi NE
- Derby Acres21.6 mi N
- Valley Acres22.4 mi NE
- Dustin Acres23.9 mi NE
- McKittrick25.4 mi N
- Pine Mountain Club26.0 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Cuyama
What county is Cuyama in?
Cuyama is in Santa Barbara County, California.
What is the population of Cuyama, CA?
37 people lived in Cuyama at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cuyama, CA?
The ZIP code of Cuyama is 93254.
What is the elevation of Cuyama?
2,293 feet (699 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cuyama?
New Cuyama (3.9 mi), Maricopa (14.4 mi), Taft Heights (16.2 mi), South Taft (16.3 mi), Taft (17.3 mi).
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