Petaluma, California
Petaluma: The most populous city in Sonoma County, California.
About
Petaluma is a city located in the county of Sonoma in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 57,941. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 60,632 inhabitants.
The city was created 168 years ago in 1858.
Quick Facts about Petaluma
| Population | 60,632 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Sonoma County |
| Postal code | 94952, 94954, 94953 |
| Phone Area Codes | 707 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.74% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.26% |
| Continent | North America |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.2324,-122.6367 |
| Altitude | 98 feet / 30 meters |
| Establishment | April 12, 1858 (168 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−07:00, UTC−08:00 |
| Local time | 14:52:49 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 4.44% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 44℉ Light Rain 7-days weather |
Geography
Petaluma is located at 38°13'57"N 122°38'12"W (38.2324200, -122.6366500).
Petaluma map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Petaluma increased by 4.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 58,921 | - | state suburb |
| 2010 | 57,941 | -1.69% | census |
| 2011 | 58,236 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 58,728 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 59,337 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 59,753 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 60,295 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 60,468 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 60,682 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 61,826 | 1.85% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 60,520 | -2.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 60,632 | 0.18% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Petaluma
1Petaluma City Hall
11 English St, Petaluma, CA 94952, United States View details
Phone: +17077784345 | Website available
2City of Petaluma: Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility
3890 Cypress Dr, Petaluma, CA 94954, United States View details
Phone: +17077763777 | Website available
3City of Petaluma
11 English St, Petaluma, CA 94952, United States View details
Phone: +17077784360 | Website available
4City of Petaluma Public Works & Utilities Dept.
202 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, CA 94954, United States View details
Phone: +17077784546 | Website available
5Petaluma City Purchasing
11 English St, Petaluma, CA 94952, United States View details
Phone: +17077784352
6Business Licenses
11 English St, Petaluma, CA 94952, United States View details
Phone: +17077784354
7Petaluma City Utility Billing
11 English St, Petaluma, CA 94952, United States View details
Phone: +17077784350
8city of petaluma
11 English St, Petaluma, CA 94952, United States View details
Website available
9Danly Eric
11 English St, Petaluma, CA 94952, United States View details
Phone: +17077784362
10Farm Service Agency
5401 Old Redwood Hwy #100, Petaluma, CA 94954, United States View details
Phone: +17076648593
People born in Petaluma (55)
People born in Petaluma, including film critic Pauline Kael, author and philosopher Christina Hoff Sommers, Road bicycle racer Steven Cozza, .
More notable people
- Bill Pronzini (American writer of detective fiction, and anthologist) he was born in 13/04/1943
- Broc Cresta he was born in 02/01/1987
- Myron Healey (American actor (1923-2005)) he was born in 08/06/1923
- Joe Enochs (American association football (soccer) player) he was born in 01/09/1971
- Tom Louderback (American football player) he was born in 05/03/1933
- Tim Lounibos (American actor) he was born in 31/12/1979
- Jenny Lynn (American figure competitor) she was born in 22/01/1972
- Wayne Adam Ford (American serial killer) he was born in 03/12/1961
- Amy Gutierrez (American sports journalist) she was born in 14/11/1973
- Tiffany Roberts (American soccer coach and player) she was born in 05/05/1977
- Buster Millerick (American racehorse trainer) he was born in 30/11/1905
- Fred Allen (American film editor and film director) he was born in 16/12/1896
- Gabby La La (American musician) she was born in 23/05/1979
- Gabriel Sunday (American actor) he was born in 18/10/1985
- George Switzer (American mineralogist, curator of minerals, US National Museum (Smithsonian Institution)) he was born in 11/06/1915
- Jeff Gerstmann (video game journalist) he was born in 01/08/1975
- Jake Rodkin (American video game designer, writer and graphic designer)
- Karen Kilgariff (American comedian, writer and podcaster) she was born in 11/05/1970
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Petaluma, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491808 | Meridian University | Petaluma (CA) | 94952-3092 |
| 461643 | Bergin University of Canine Studies | Penngrove (CA) | 94951 |
| 123572 | Sonoma State University | Rohnert Park (CA) | 94928-3609 |
| 123013 | Santa Rosa Junior College | Santa Rosa (CA) | 95401-4395 |
| 114123 | Empire College | Santa Rosa (CA) | 95403-2126 |
Nearby Transit Stations (39)
Rail and bus stations connected to Petaluma, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTC | Petaluma, California | 100 Fairgrounds Drive | BUS |
| RPC | Rohnert Park, California | 6335 Redwood Drive | BUS |
| SRC | Santa Rosa, California | 175 Railroad Street | BUS |
| VAL | Vallejo, California | 4355 Sonoma Blvd. | BUS |
| VMW | Marine World (Seasonal), Vallejo, California | Highway 37 and Fairgrounds Drive | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Petaluma.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Petaluma Post Office | Petaluma (CA) | 94952 |
| Casa Grande Annex Post Office | Petaluma (CA) | 94954 |
| North Bay P And Dc Finan Post Office | Petaluma (CA) | 94999 |
| Penngrov Post Office | Penngrove (CA) | 94951 |
| Cota Post Office | Cotati (CA) | 94931 |
Other cities in Sonoma County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sonoma County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa | 174,613 | The fifth most populous city in California. |
| Rohnert Park | 42,975 | A city in Sonoma County, California. |
| Windsor | 27,322 | City in California |
| Healdsburg | 11,929 | City in California |
| Sonoma | 10,973 | Town in Sonoma County, California, United States |
| Cloverdale | 8,803 | City in California |
| Sebastopol | 7,678 | City in Sonoma County, California, United States of America |
| Cotati | 7,453 | City in California |
| Boyes Hot Springs | 6,656 | Census-designated place in California |
| Guerneville | 4,534 | Census-designated place in Sonoma County, California |
| El Verano | 4,123 | Census-designated place in California |
| Rio Dell | 3,439 | Unincorporated community in Sonoma County, California |
| Graton | 1,707 | Census-designated place in Sonoma County, California |
| Temelec | 1,441 | Census-designated place in Sonoma County, California |
| Monte Rio | 1,152 | Census-designated place in Sonoma County, California |
| Occidental | 1,115 | Census-designated place in Sonoma County, California |
Distance to Other Cities
Petaluma distances to largest California cities