San Anselmo, California

San Anselmo, California
View of San Anselmo
Location in Marin County and the state of California
San Anselmo, California
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 37°58′29″N 122°33′42″W / 37.97472°N 122.56167°W / 37.97472; -122.56167
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyMarin
IncorporatedApril 9, 1907
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager
 • Town councilMayor Tarrell Kullaway
 • Town managerDavid P. Donery
 • SupervisorDistrict 2
Brian Colbert
 • LegislatorsSen. Mike McGuire (D)
Asm. Damon Connolly (D)
Rep. Jared Huffman (D)
Area
 • Total
2.68 sq mi (6.93 km2)
 • Land2.68 sq mi (6.93 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)  0%
Elevation
46 ft (14 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
12,830
 • Estimate 
(2024)
12,645
 • Density4,660.44/sq mi (1,799.41/km2)
Time zoneUTC−08:00 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−07:00 (PDT)
ZIP Codes
94960, 94979
Area codes415/628
FIPS code06-64434
GNIS feature IDs277591, 2413251
Websitetownofsananselmo.org

San Anselmo (Spanish for 'Saint Anselm') is an incorporated town in Marin County, California, United States. San Anselmo is located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) west of San Rafael, at an elevation of 46 feet (14 m). It is located about 20 miles (32 km) north of San Francisco. The town is bordered by San Rafael to the east, Fairfax to the west, and Ross to the south. Mount Tamalpais dominates the view to the south. The population was 12,830 at the 2020 census.