Orland, California
Orland is a city of 8,357 people in Glenn County, California, founded in November 11, 1909.
Why visit Orland
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 5 parks and trails, 18 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; December lows average 37°F.
Weather in Orland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Orland
Orland is a city in Glenn County, California, United States. The population was 8,298 at the 2020 census, up from 7,291 at the 2010 census, making Orland the most populous city in Glenn County. Orland is located 16 miles (26 km) north of Willows, at an elevation of 259 feet (79 m). Interstate 5, (north–south) passes west of the downtown area while State Route 32 (east–west) passes through downtown.
From the Wikipedia article Orland, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes18
The Hive Kitchen & Bar
Diner · American · 0.6 mi
730 6th Street, Orland
Th 11:00-20:00,Fr 11:00-21:00,Sa 10:00-21:00,Su 10:00-14:00
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
904 Newville Road
Mo-Th,Su 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00
6 more on the map.
Where to stay2
History
Orland incorporated in 1909. The first post office in Orland opened in 1916.
In 1908 Orland was the namesake of one of the first irrigation projects of the newly formed United States Bureau of Reclamation, the Orland Project, authorized by the Newlands Reclamation Act. The 1910 East Park Dam and other area dams still provide agricultural irrigation water.
During World War II, Orland was selected by the United States Army as the location for an airfield that was used for training pilots. Aircraft used at Orland included the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. Scenes for several films used for training pilots and aircrew members were produced at Orland. Constructed of a large square of thick, reinforced concrete, most of the airfield is now a civil airport operated by Glenn County.
Orland station was a stop along the Southern Pacific railroad's West Valley Line, now known as the California Northern Railroad. The Amtrak Coast Starlight route, running daily from Los Angeles to Seattle, served the town from 1974 to 1982.
In 2017 the City Council affiliated the city with Bee City USA and declared itself "Queen Bee Capital of North America" due to the unmatched production of queen bees by locally owned commercial apiaries.
From the History section of Orland, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship9
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Healthcare2
Map of Orland
65 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 38°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 40°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 43°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 47°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 53°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 60°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 63°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 61°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 58°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 51°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 42°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 37°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Orland Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Glenn County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2024-04-13: Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Willows-Glenn County Airport (WLW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Hamilton City 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Corning 13 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Chico 20 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Los Molinos 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Durham 23 mi east, about 36 min by car
- Forest Ranch 29 mi east, about 47 min by car
- Butte Valley 29 mi east, about 47 min by car
- Red Bluff 30 mi north, about 48 min by car
- Magalia 31 mi east, about 50 min by car
- Oroville 38 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- First Lutheran Church in Orland, California-L1001562, Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0
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