Patterson

Also known as Patterson, California, Patterson, CA

city in Stanislaus County, California, United States

Key facts

Country: United States
State: California
County: Stanislaus
Region: Central Valley
Csa: San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland
Metro: Modesto
Incorporated: December 22, 1919
Type: Mayor–council
Body: Patterson City Council
Mayor: Michael Clauzel
City: 7.873 sq mi (20.39 km )
Land: 7.787 sq mi (20.17 km )
Water: 0.086 sq mi (0.22 km )

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A fountain in one of Patterson's many roundabouts

Patterson is a city in Stanislaus County, California, United States, located off Interstate 5. It is 27 miles (43 km) southeast of Tracy and is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area. Patterson is known as the "Apricot Capital of the World"; and holds an annual Apricot Fiesta to celebrate with many drinks, food, desserts and games. The population was 23,781 at the 2020 Census.