Shafter, California

Shafter is a city in Kern County, California, United States. It is located 18 miles (29 km) west-northwest of Bakersfield. The population was 16,988 at the 2010 census, up from 12,736 at the 2000 census. The city is located along State Route 43. Suburbs of Shafter include Myricks Corner, North Shafter, Smith Corner, and Thomas Lane.

Shafter
Fountain in downtown Shafter
Location in Kern County and the state of California
Shafter
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 35°30′02″N 119°16′18″W
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyKern
IncorporatedJanuary 20, 1938
Named forWilliam Rufus Shafter
Government
  MayorChad Givens
  State senatorMelissa Hurtado (D)
  AssemblymemberJasmeet Bains, M.D. (D)
  U. S. Rep.David Valadao (R)
Area
  Total38.72 sq mi (100.29 km2)
  Land38.72 sq mi (100.29 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)  0%
Elevation
348 ft (106 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total16,988
  Estimate 
(2019)
20,401
  Density526.84/sq mi (203.41/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (PST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
93263
Area code661
FIPS code06-71106
GNIS feature IDs1661428, 2411873
Websitewww.shafter.com
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