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Tehama, California
City · Population 436 · #477 in California
About Tehama
Tehama is a tiny community in northwestern California counting 436 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Tehama is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.79 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 552 residents per square mile.
📰 Tehama News Today
- Shasta and Tehama counties eligible for new liquor licenses Action News Now · Aug 18
- Breaking: Snake Fire reported in Tehama County on Aug. 16 Sacramento Bee · Aug 17
- This $32 Million Compound Sits at the Pinnacle of Clint Eastwood’s Tehama Community Robb Report · Aug 14
- Glassy-winged sharpshooter still not found In Tehama County Red Bluff Daily News · Aug 14
- Breaking: Amen Fire reported in Tehama County on Aug. 13 Sacramento Bee · Aug 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Tehama Unique
- The only place in America named Tehama — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Tehama County Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateCalifornia
TypeCity
Population (2024)436
Rank in state#477 of 482
Land area0.79 sq mi
Density552/sq mi
Coordinates40.0218, -122.1269