Sanger, California
Sanger is a city of 26,699 people in Fresno County, California, founded in 1888.
Why visit Sanger
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 16 parks and trails, 22 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Faller Park and Greenwood Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 102°F; December lows average 38°F.
Weather in Sanger
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Sanger
Sanger is a city in Fresno County, California, United States. The population was 26,617 at the 2020 census, up from 24,270 at the 2010 census. Sanger is located 13 miles (21 km) east-southeast of Fresno, at an elevation of 371 feet (113 m).
From the Wikipedia article Sanger, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes22
Brick house bar & grill
Restaurant · Steak House · 0.4 mi
1315 7th Street
Mo-Su 10:30-21:30
Deli Delicious
Restaurant · Sandwich · 0.5 mi
602 Academy Avenue
Mo-Su 09:00-22:00
Di Cicco's Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian · 0.8 mi
267 Academy Avenue
Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa 11:30-20:00; Su 11:30-19:00
Subway
Restaurant · Sandwich · 0.8 mi
247 Academy Avenue
Mo-Su 08:00-21:00
Denny's Restaurant
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 0.5 mi
536 Academy Avenue
24/7
El Super Antojito
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.1 mi
3537 Academy Avenue
La Haciendita
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
1845 Academy Avenue
Sanger Country Cafe
Diner · American · 0.7 mi
1839 Academy Avenue
Teppanyaki Ben LLC
Restaurant · Asian · 0.5 mi
11611 Manning Ave
Kings River Winery
Brewery and winery · 2.0 mi
4276 South Greenwood Avenue
10 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Townhouse Motel
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
1308 Church Avenue
24/7
History
In 1886, the Southern Pacific Company referred to the area as Sanger Junction, concerning plans to improve access to the fertile land. Later the area was known simply as Sanger. The name commemorates Joseph Sanger Jr., secretary-treasurer of the Railroad Yardmasters Association, who visited California in 1887.
In 1888, the Pacific Improvement Company owned and sold lots on the site and the first post office opened.
In 1890, the Kings River Lumber Company built a 62-mile long log flume to transport timber from the High Sierras to Sanger. That year more than 75 buildings were erected.
The Sanger Railroad Depot was built in 1887 next to the Southern Pacific Railroad line that connected Fresno to Porterville. It is a Southern Pacific standard design Two-Story Combination Depot No. 13 or 19. Sanger became a center for shipping grain, citrus and lumber from the nearby mountains. When the depot was retired, it was the oldest building in the city and was donated to the Sanger Historical Society which turned it into the Sanger Depot Museum in 1977.
By 1908, Sanger had a grammar school, a high school, seven churches, two newspapers, an opera house, a bank, grain warehouses, packing houses and two physicians.
In 1949, the city was designated the "Nation's Christmas Tree City" by the U.S. Postal Service.
From the History section of Sanger, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship11
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries27
Healthcare3
Map of Sanger
95 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 38°F | 2.3 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 42°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 73°F | 45°F | 2.2 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 49°F | 1.0 in |
| May | 88°F | 56°F | 0.6 in |
| Jun | 96°F | 62°F | 0.2 in |
| Jul | 102°F | 68°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 101°F | 66°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 96°F | 62°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 85°F | 53°F | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 44°F | 1.0 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 38°F | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Fresno 5 Ne (10 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
Fresno County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 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)
- 2020-10-16: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-09-06: Creek Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Parlier 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Reedley 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Selma 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Clovis 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Kingsburg 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Fresno 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Dinuba 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Hanford 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
- Kerman 28 mi west, about 45 min by car
- Visalia 29 mi southeast, about 46 min 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
- 2009-0725-CA-SangerDepotMuseum, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- ISS020-E-15943 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS023-E-6067 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS020-E-15944 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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