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Dating in Taft

Members from Taft and towns within 30 miles who make their profile public will appear here.

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About Taft

  • About 9,500 people live in Taft.
  • It's part of the California region.
  • New York, the largest city in the United States, is about 2479 miles away.
  • For a bigger city, Bakersfield is about 29 miles away.
  • Towns nearby: Shafter (27 miles), Wasco (32 miles) and Arvin (36 miles).

Where to meet in Taft

In a small place like Taft, 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.

Dating in Taft: questions and answers

How far around Taft can I search?

More than 420,000 people live within 30 miles of Taft, in 5 towns and cities including Bakersfield, Shafter and Rosedale. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 5 miles up to 300 miles — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Taft free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Taft or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Taft real?

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. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

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

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United States or abroad.

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