The city and county of Fresno
is located in the central San Joaquin Valley of California.
Fresno incorporated on April 19,1885, during the development of the railroad,
and derived its name from the Spanish word for ash trees, which flourished on
the riverbanks.
Today, Fresno is the sixth-largest city in California and the largest inland city
in the state.
Fresno, the only city surrounded by three national parks, provides easy access
to Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon.
Also, Fresno provides comfortable day
trips to San Francisco, the California Coast and the Los Angeles area. |
Serving businesses, the arts, and the community, the Fresno Convention Center
covers five city blocks. Today, the population of Fresno County, now over 764,
800, represents an emerging metropolitan center with a rich, cultural mix of more
than 90 different nationalities.
Fresno has all the amenities of a large city, combined with the wonderful qualities
of a small, familiar community.
ZIP codes for Fresno CA 93650, 93701, 93702, 93703, 93704, 93705, 93706, 93710,
93711, 93720, 93721, 93722, 93725, 93726, 93727, 93728. |
