This detailed Sacramento County map shows the geographic location of Sacramento County in California, including its cities, towns, major roads, rivers, lakes, airports, and surrounding counties. Sacramento, the county seat and largest city, is prominently shown along with communities such as Citrus Heights, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Elk Grove, Galt, and Roseville-area locations. The map also identifies Interstate 5, Interstate 80, U.S. highways, and other important roads connecting different parts of the county.
The map highlights Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento Executive Airport, Folsom Lake, the Sacramento River, and several parks and natural areas. Neighboring counties including Placer, Sutter, Yolo, Solano, San Joaquin, Amador, and El Dorado are labeled, making this map useful for understanding Sacramento County's regional location and transportation network.
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Name | County of Sacramento |
| State | California |
| Country | United States |
| Founded | February 18, 1850 |
| Incorporated | 1850 |
| Population | 1,618,460 (2025 estimate) |
| County | Sacramento |
| Area | 965.27 sq mi land area |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time (PT) |
| ZIP Codes | 956xx, 957xx, 958xx |
| Area Code | 916 and 279 |
| Known For | California State Capitol, Gold Rush history, agriculture, rivers, and American River Parkway |
| Major Airport | Sacramento International Airport (SMF) |
| Climate | Mediterranean; hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters |
| Nickname | Sacramento County — no widely recognized official county nickname |
| Major Highways | I-5, I-80, US 50, SR 99, SR 51, SR 160 |
| Nearby Border | Yolo, Sutter, Placer, El Dorado, Amador, San Joaquin, Contra Costa, and Solano Counties |
| Major Attractions | California State Capitol, Old Sacramento, American River Parkway, Folsom Lake, Sacramento Zoo, and Sacramento River |