Cities & Towns in Butte County, CA

Butte County, county in California, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 212,744 inhabitants. The county was created 174 years ago in 1850. Its county seat is Oroville.

There are 9 city/town in Butte County, CA. The largest city of Butte County is Chico with a population of 102,867. Other cities include, Oroville population 20,237, Magalia population 11,310, Gridley population 7,397, Thermalito population 6,646

Chico
Chico

Chico, The most populous city in Butte County, California.

Oroville
Oroville

Oroville, County seat of Butte County, California, USA

Magalia
Magalia

Magalia, Census-designated place in Butte County, California

Located in Northern California between Sacramento and the Sierra Nevada, Butte County offers natural splendor and historic small towns. The city of Oroville serves as the county seat, supplying water recreation, museums, and attractions like the State Theatre. Nearby Chico provides a thriving downtown scene and access to Bidwell Park, one of the nation's largest city parks.

North in the foothills lies the scenic mining town of Paradise, set amidst forests and mountain ridges. Outdoor recreation abounds in and around Paradise.

South of Chico, the small agricultural communities of Gridley and Biggs offer their own glimpses of Butte County's roots with charming downtowns and rural landscapes dotted with orchards.

Along the eastern edge, Lake Oroville provides fishing, boating, camping, and over 200 miles of untouched shoreline. The lake anchors a State Recreation Area.

From the lively cities of Chico and Oroville to remote mountain towns and fertile farmland, Butte County encapsulates the spectrum of Northern California, where natural wonder meets small town charm.

All Butte County Cities (Aphebetical)

List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Butte County.

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City Name Title Population
Biggs City in California, USA 2,025
Chico The most populous city in Butte County, California. 102,867
Concow Census-designated place in Butte County, California 710
Gridley City in California 7,397
Magalia Census-designated place in Butte County, California 11,310
Oroville County seat of Butte County, California, USA 20,237
Paradise City in Butte County, California 4,329
South Oroville Census designated place 5,742
Thermalito Census-designated place in Butte County, California 6,646
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County Cities on Map (9)