Bard, California
Coordinates: 32°47′21″N 114°33′22″W / 32.78917°N 114.55611°W
| Bard | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Bard  Bard Location in California | |
| Coordinates: 32°47′21″N 114°33′22″W / 32.78917°N 114.55611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Imperial County |
| Elevation[1] | 138 ft (42 m) |
Bard is an unincorporated community in Imperial County, California, United States, located along County Route S24.[1] It lies at an elevation of 138 feet (42 m).[1] Bard is home to the Imperial Date Gardens.
The first post office at Bard opened in 1910 and closed in 1933.[2] The post office was re-established in 1937.[2] Bard's ZIP Code is 92222. The name honors Thomas R. Bard, a promoter of the irrigation district.[2]
Climate
This area has a large amount of sunshine year round due to its stable descending air and high pressure. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bard has a mild desert climate, abbreviated "Bwh" on climate maps.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bard, California
- 1 2 3 Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 1392. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Bard, California
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