El Rita, California
El Rita: Located in the Tehachapi Mountains region of Kern County at an elevation of 2,694 feet, this rural unincorporated community is situated near the southeastern end of the San Joaquin Valley.
About
El Rita is a city located in the county of Kern in the U.S. state of California.
Quick Facts about El Rita
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Kern County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.2175,-118.5565 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 21:17:03 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 44℉ Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
El Rita is located at 35°13'3"N 118°33'23"W (35.2174600, -118.5564800).
El Rita map
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Weather
Clear, with a low around 44. South southeast wind around 0 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to El Rita, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109819 | Bakersfield College | Bakersfield (CA) | 93305-1299 |
| 118134 | Lyle's College of Beauty | Bakersfield (CA) | 93301 |
| 457077 | Milan Institute-Bakersfield | Bakersfield (CA) | 93301 |
| 122834 | Santa Barbara Business College-Bakersfield | Bakersfield (CA) | 93309 |
| 482291 | UEI College-Bakersfield | Bakersfield (CA) | 93308-0000 |
Nearby Transit Stations (16)
Rail and bus stations connected to El Rita, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEH | Tehachapi, California | Westside of Mullbery Street | BUS |
| MOJ | Mojave, California | 15900 Sierra Highway | BUS |
| BFD | Bakersfield | 601 Truxtun Ave | RAIL |
| LCS | Lancaster, California | 44812 Sierra Highway | BUS |
| PMD | Palmdale (Amtrak Thruway), California | 39000 Clock Tower Plaza Drive - Bus Bay 2E | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to El Rita.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Keen Post Office | Keene (CA) | 93531 |
| Calien Post Office | Caliente (CA) | 93518 |
| Tehacha Post Office | Tehachapi (CA) | 93561 |
| Arvin Post Office | Arvin (CA) | 93203 |
| Edison Post Office | Edison (CA) | 93220 |
Other cities in Kern County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kern County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | 385,725 | The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Bakersfield metropolitan area. |
| Delano | 53,041 | A city in Kern County, California. |
| Oildale | 32,684 | Census-designated place in Kern County, California |
| Ridgecrest | 29,135 | City in California |
| Wasco | 28,734 | City in California |
| Arvin | 21,757 | City in Kern County, California, United States |
| Shafter | 20,739 | City in Kern County, California, United States |
| Rosamond | 18,150 | Census-designated place in Kern County, California |
| Greenfield | 17,644 | City in Monterey County, California, United States |
| Lamont | 15,120 | Census-designated place in Kern County, California |
| California City | 14,198 | City in Kern County, California |
| Tehachapi | 12,746 | City in California |
| McFarland | 12,482 | City in Kern County, California, United States |
| Golden Hills | 8,656 | Census designated place |
| Taft | 8,488 | City in Kern County, California, United States |
| Alta Sierra | 7,047 | Census-designated place in Nevada County, California |