Ripperdan | |
|---|---|
  Ripperdan Location in California  Ripperdan Ripperdan (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 36°51′05″N120°03′22″W / 36.85139°N 120.05611°W Coordinates: 36°51′05″N120°03′22″W / 36.85139°N 120.05611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Madera County |
| Elevation | 422 ft (75 m) |
Ripperdan is an unincorporated community in Madera, California, United States. [2]
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