Three Rivers, California
Three Rivers is an unincorporated community in Tulare County, California, United States. Located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada at the edge of the San Joaquin Valley, the town is near the entrance to the national parks of Sequoia and Kings Canyon. The town's name comes from its location near the junction of the North, Middle, and South Forks of the Kaweah River.
Three Rivers | |
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Location in Tulare County and the state of California | |
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| Coordinates: 36°27′15″N 118°53′11″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Tulare |
| Area | |
| • Total | 44.505 sq mi (115.269 km2) |
| • Land | 44.505 sq mi (115.269 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 2,182 |
| • Density | 49/sq mi (19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code | 93271 |
| Area code | 559 |
| FIPS code | 06-78638 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1661569, 2409316 |
The population was 2,053 at the 2020 census, down from 2,182 at the 2010 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Three Rivers as a census-designated place (CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name.
The two national parks, which border the town to the northeast, are the prime attraction of Three Rivers.