Madera is a city located in Central California in the United States, approximately 27 miles northwest of Fresno. It is the county seat of Madera County and is part of the Metropolitan Fresno area. The city was incorporated in 1907 and has a population of around 65,000 people.
Madera, which means "wood" in Spanish, was named due to its location in the center of one of the state's biggest lumber-producing regions. It is primarily a residential and agricultural community, with crops ranging from grapes to almonds and dairy farming also playing a prominent role in the local economy.
Significant landmarks in Madera include the Madera County Courthouse, which is over a century old, and the Madera County Museum, which houses a collection of artifacts representative of the region's history. The city is also home to several parks and recreational facilities, including the Rotary Park and Lions Town and Country Park.
Madera Unified School District is the city's local school system, offering a number of elementary, middle, and high schools. It also has a campus of the State Center Community College District, known as Madera Community College.
Despite being situated in a primarily agricultural region, Madera also offers a variety of dining, shopping, and entertainment options, making it a diverse and vibrant city with a close-knit community feel.
