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For over a century, Dinuba has maintained a forward thinking attitude and strives to positively impact the economic vitality and enhance the quality of life in the region. 

Dinuba's government, community groups, and businesses work tirelessly to support the growth and prosperity of this great city.  Dinuba continues to encourage and promote a positive, balanced, vital economy and preserve those unique qualities that are good for business and make Dinuba a very special place to live, work, and play.

The City

• Incorporated in 1906, and became a charter city on July 7, 1994
• Operates as a council-manager form of municipal government and is comprised of five members serving four-year overlapping terms
• Encompasses approximately 3.42 square miles
• The City enjoys a warm climate with an average of 300 sunny days per year
• Tulare County is the second-leading producer of agricultural commodities in the United States

Location

• Located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley in Tulare County, the City is located about 180 miles north of Los Angeles and 200 miles south of San Francisco
• The City lies 12 miles east of Freeway 99
• Fresno to the north and Visalia to the south are rapidly growing metropolitan areas that provide a market for a wide range of products

Population

• The City’s population has seen steady growth
• 2016 population estimate of 24,657, representing 26% growth since 2007

The City of Dinuba Overview – Economy and Employers

Dinuba area is one of the San Joaquin Valley’s most productive agricultural spots

• Variety of crops includes cotton, nuts, vegetables and fruits, including grapes (table grapes and wine), raisins, plums, peaches and citrus
• Raisins are a major product in the Dinuba area, where 40 percent of the world’s raisins are grown and dried, totaling approximately 300,000 tons annually

The City’s centralized location has attracted a wide range of other industries including manufacturing, distribution and medical:

• Ruiz Foods’ 300,000 square foot manufacturing facility is located in Dinuba, and is Tulare County’s largest private employer
• Ruiz Foods is America's leading frozen Mexican food manufacturer
• The City is also home to Best Buy Distribution, Patterson Logistics, Wal-Mart and Ed Dena’s GM Auto Center
• The Best Buy Regional Distribution Center consists of 1,024,000 square feet and services retail stores in California, Nevada and Arizona