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Taft (formerly Moron, Moro, and Siding Number Two) is a city in the foothills at the extreme southwestern edge of the San Joaquin Valley, in Kern County, California. Taft is located 32 miles (51 km) west-southwest of Bakersfield, at an elevation of 955 feet (291 m). The population was 9,327 at the 2010 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.1 square miles (39.1 km2).
It was named for President William H. Taft in 1909.

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community engagement with local orgs and non profits make a big difference in our town. Good opportunity for education at the community college and we also have a free institution at West Kern Learn, here locally.

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Beautiful park a cross the street! School down the street.

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Would be good for a rest home for this town. Alot of older people but medium income for town

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