Shafter

Also known as Shafter, California, Shafter, CA

city in Kern County, California, United States

Key facts

Country: United States
State: California
County: Kern
Incorporated: January 20, 1938
Named after: William Rufus Shafter
Mayor: Chad Givens
State senator: Melissa Hurtado (D)
Assemblymember: Jasmeet Bains, M.D. (D)
U s rep: David Valadao (R)
Total: 38.70 sq mi (100.22 km )
Land: 38.70 sq mi (100.22 km )
Water: 0 sq mi (0.00 km ) 0%
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Shafter is a city in Kern County, California, United States. It is located 18 miles (29 km) west-northwest of Bakersfield. The population was 19,953 at the 2020 census, up from 16,988 at the 2010 census. The city is located along State Route 43. Suburbs of Shafter include Myricks Corner, North Shafter, Smith Corner, and Thomas Lane.

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