Fresno is a city located in the San Joaquin Valley of California, United States. It serves as the county seat of Fresno County and stands as the largest city in the greater Central Valley region. Additionally, it is the most populated city in Central California.
The city covers an area of approximately 114.7 square miles (297 km2). According to the 2020 census, Fresno had a population of 542,107, making it the fifth-most populous city in California and the most populous inland city in the state. Nationally, it ranks as the 33rd-most populous city.