Shafter
A community guide to Shafter in California, los Estados Unidos.
- Population
- 19,953 residents
- Region
- California
- Country
- los Estados Unidos
- Coordinates
- 35.5005, -119.2718
Economy and services
The economy of Shafter reflects a mixed regional economy, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in California. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of California and los Estados Unidos. Businesses based in Shafter draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Overview
Shafter is a populated place in California, los Estados Unidos. The community supports 19,953 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of California. Its position within the broader regional network gives Shafter a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Shafter sits at approximate coordinates 35.5005 latitude and -119.2718 longitude within California. The terrain and natural features around Shafter reflect those typical of its part of los Estados Unidos, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider California road network providing the principal routes in and out.