Place:Chester, Plumas, California, United States

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NameChester
TypeTown
Coordinates40.302°N 121.235°W
Located inPlumas, California, United States
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Chester (formerly Big Meadows) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Plumas County, California, United States.[1] Chester is located on Lake Almanor, north-northwest of Quincy. The town is located along State Route 36. The US Postal Service ZIP code for the community is 96020. The population was 2,144 at the 2010 census, down from 2,316 at the 2000 census.

The primary industries in Chester are lumber production and tourism. Chester serves as the retail center for the Lake Almanor region of California, and derives a significant portion of its economy from the tourist trade, and to a lesser degree from construction to new residents and businesses.

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