Cortez, California
Cortez: Situated in Merced County at an elevation of 141 feet, this unincorporated community lies within the agricultural San Joaquin Valley.
About
Cortez is a city located in the county of Merced in the U.S. state of California.
Quick Facts about Cortez
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Merced County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.4752,-120.7397 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 04:48:59 (17th September 2026) |
| Weather | 55℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Cortez is located at 37°28'31"N 120°44'23"W (37.4752100, -120.7396500).
Cortez map
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Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Cortez, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110495 | California State University-Stanislaus | Turlock (CA) | 95382-0299 |
Nearby Transit Stations (35)
Rail and bus stations connected to Cortez, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRK | Denair station | 3800 Santa Fe Avenue | RAIL |
| MOD | Modesto station | 1700 Held Drive | RAIL |
| MCD | Merced station | 324 West 24th St | RAIL |
| LTM | Manteca, CA | 17800 Shideler Parkway | RAIL |
| TRC | Tracy, CA | 4800 Tracy Boulevard | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Cortez.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ball Post Office | Ballico (CA) | 95303 |
Other cities in Merced County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Merced County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Merced | 88,235 | The most populous city in Merced County, California. |
| Los Banos | 40,571 | The county seat of Merced County, California. |
| Atwater | 30,296 | City in California |
| Livingston | 14,926 | City in California |
| Winton | 10,613 | City in St. |
| Gustine | 5,709 | City in Merced County, California, United States of America |
| Dos Palos | 5,269 | City in Merced County, California, United States |
| Planada | 4,584 | Census-designated place in California |
| Le Grand | 1,659 | City in Merced County, California, United States |
| South Dos Palos | 1,620 | Census-designated place in Merced County, California |