CALIENTE, CALIFORNIA

'Caliente' is an unincorporated town in Kern County, California, with a population of 1,019. It was established in the 1870s. Telephone numbers in Caliente follow the format (661) 867-xxxx and the ZIP Code is 93518. It is located south of a small community named Walker Basin in the same telephone exchange area.
Caliente was originally named Agua Caluente and was named for hot springs in the area. This name conflicted with the community in Sonoma County, so the name was shortened.

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★ Bailey, Richard C., ''Kern County Place Names'', (Bakersfield, California: Merchant's Printing and Lithography Co., 1967).

★ United States Postal Service web site, 2006.

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