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About Shafter

  • About 18,000 people live in Shafter.
  • It lies in the California region.
  • New York, the largest city in the United States, is about 2460 miles away.
  • For a bigger city, Bakersfield is about 17 miles away.
  • Close by: Wasco (8 miles), Rosedale (11 miles) and McFarland (12 miles).

Where to meet in Shafter

In a small place like Shafter, many people date someone from a nearby town too. Meeting halfway — in Bakersfield, for example — keeps it easy for both of you.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Shafter

Who can I meet near Shafter?

More than 530,000 people live within 30 miles of Shafter, in 10 towns and cities including Bakersfield, Delano and Wasco. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Shafter?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Shafter or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Shafter real people?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Shafter?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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