Madera County, California
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Madera County, established in 1893 from Fresno County, is situated in the central part of California. Its landscape varies from the San Joaquin Valley to the Sierra Nevada mountains, with Madera as its seat. The county's name originates from the Spanish word for 'wood', reflecting its early lumber industry.
Statistics
Area
5,577.00 km²
Population
156,255