Johannesburg
Census-designated place in Kern County, California
Johannesburg is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kern County, California, with 113 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,517 ft (1,072 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Randsburg, 1.1 miles W.
- 113residents (2020 Census)
- 3,517 ftelevation · 1,072 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.4 km²
- 46 / sq mipopulation density
- 93528ZIP code
About Johannesburg
Johannesburg is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kern County, California, United States, in a mining district of the Rand Mountains. Johannesburg is located 1 mile (1.6 km) east-northeast of Randsburg, at an elevation of 3,517 feet (1,072 m). The terminus of the Randsburg Railway was located here from 1897 to 1933. The population was 113 at the 2020 census, down from 172 at the 2010 census. Johannesburg is divided from the neighboring community of Randsburg by a ridge. The town is frequently referred to as "Joburg" by locals and frequent visitors to the northwestern Mojave Desert.
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Johannesburg had 113 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 113 |
|---|---|
| Density | 46 per sq mi (18 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Johannesburg at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Kern County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 113 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.45 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,517 ft (1,072 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3719° N, 117.6418° W |
| ZIP code | 93528 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0637400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Johannesburg
- Randsburg1.1 mi W
- Ridgecrest Heights16.3 mi N
- Ridgecrest17.8 mi N
- China Lake Acres19.8 mi N
- California City20.2 mi SW
- Inyokern21.9 mi NW
- Boron23.7 mi S
- North Edwards24.3 mi S
- Searles Valley30.8 mi NE
- Pearsonville33.9 mi NW
- Trona34.7 mi NE
- Edwards AFB36.1 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Johannesburg
What county is Johannesburg in?
Johannesburg is in Kern County, California.
What is the population of Johannesburg, CA?
113 people lived in Johannesburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Johannesburg, CA?
The ZIP code of Johannesburg is 93528.
What is the elevation of Johannesburg?
3,517 feet (1,072 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Johannesburg?
Randsburg (1.1 mi), Ridgecrest Heights (16.3 mi), Ridgecrest (17.8 mi), China Lake Acres (19.8 mi), California City (20.2 mi).
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