Madera County, officially the County of Madera, is located at the geographic center of the U.S. state of California. It features a varied landscape, encompassing the eastern San Joaquin Valley and the central Sierra Nevada, with Madera serving as the county seat. Established in 1893 from part of Fresno County, Madera County reported a population of 156,255 in the 2020 census. "Madera," meaning "wood" in Spanish, signifies the county's historical ties to the lumber industry. With a section of Yosemite National Park within its borders, Madera County has leveraged tourism as a key economic driver. Additionally, it has established itself as a leading agricultural center, renowned for its substantial production of almonds, grapes, and pistachios.

Country: United States
State: California
Regions: San Joaquin Valley, Sierra Nevada
Metropolitan area: Metropolitan Fresno
Incorporated: 1893
Named for: Spanish word meaning "wood"
County seat: Madera
Largest city: Madera
Type: Council–CAO
Body: Board of Supervisors
Chair: David Rogers
Chair Pro Tem: Robert L Poythress
County Administrative Officer: Jay Varney
Population (2020): 156,255
Time zone: Pacific Time Zone (UTC−8)
Summer (DST): Pacific Daylight Time (UTC−7)
FIPS code: 06-039
GNIS feature ID: 277284
Congressional districts: 5th, 13th
Website: [www.maderacounty.com]
Twitter profile: maderacounty
Official Website: http://www.madera-county.com
Wikidata description: county in California, United States
Wikidata id: Q109661
Wikidata label: Madera County
Wikidata aliases: Array
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