Where is Los Angeles? - LA on California Map

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As shown in the given Los Angeles location map that Los Angeles located in the south-west region of the United States in the state of California.

Location Map of Los Angeles, CA

Where is Los Angeles Located?

Los Angeles (LA) is the largest city in California, located in Southern California between the San Gabriel Mountains on the east and the west coast at the Pacific Ocean. Los Angeles is the most populous city of California and the second most populous city of the United States after New York City. Initially, Los Angeles was founded on September 4, 1781 by Spanish governor Felipe de Neve. The inhabitants of Los Angeles are more commonly referred as "Angelenos".

Interestingly, Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood and hence it is known as "Entertainment Capital of the World". Likewise, it is the leading in the creation of motion pictures, television production, video games, and recorded music in the world. The city is divided into more than 80 districts and neighborhoods. Furthermore, Los Angeles has Mediterranean climate and it experiences about 35 days with measurable precipitation yearly.


Los Angeles City Facts, California

City NameLos Angeles
Nickname(s)"City of Angels" - "LA" - "Entertainment Capital of the World"
Region / TypeMajor Global City
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia (CA)
CountryUnited States
LocationLocated in Southern California along the Pacific Coast, west of San Bernardino Mountains and south of Santa Clarita Valley.
Coordinates34.0522° N, 118.2437° W
Latitude34.0522
Longitude-118.2437
Elevation305 ft (93 m)
FoundedSeptember 4, 1781
IncorporatedApril 4, 1850
Founded BySpanish Governor Felipe de Neve
Population (2023 Estimate)3.8 million
Metro Population13.3 million (Greater Los Angeles Area)
Population Density (per sq mi)Over 8,500
Area (Sq mi)503 sq mi (1,302 km²)
Official LanguageEnglish (widely multilingual: Spanish, Korean, Tagalog, Armenian, Chinese)
DemonymAngeleno
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
Time ZonePST (UTC−8) / PDT (UTC−7 DST)
Postal Code Range90001 - 90089 (multiple ZIP codes)
Area Code(s)213, 310, 323, 424, 626, 747, 818
Government TypeMayor–Council System
Main IndustriesEntertainment - Film & Television - Aerospace - Tourism - Technology - Shipping - International Trade
Major HighwaysI-5 - I-10 - I-405 - US-101 - I-110 - CA-134 - CA-60
Rail ServiceLos Angeles Metro Rail - Amtrak - Metrolink
Main AirportsLos Angeles International Airport (LAX) - Hollywood Burbank Airport - Long Beach Airport
Airport Distance from DowntownLAX: ~18 miles (29 km)
ClimateMediterranean
Average Annual Temperature65°F (18°C)
Famous ForHollywood - Movie Industry - Celebrities - Beaches - Multicultural Identity
Top Places to VisitHollywood Walk of Fame - Griffith Observatory - Santa Monica Pier - Getty Center - Universal Studios - LA Live
Sports TeamsLos Angeles Lakers - LA Clippers - LA Dodgers - LA Galaxy - LA Rams - LA Chargers - LA Kings
Sister CitiesMexico City (Mexico)–Nagoya (Japan)–Auckland (New Zealand)–Others
Nearest Major CitiesSan Diego (120 mi) - Las Vegas (270 mi) - San Francisco (380 mi)
Motto"The City of Angels"
Websitehttps://www.lacity.gov

Important Landmarks and Places to Visit in Los Angeles

Hollywood Signthe Los Angeles County Museum of ArtDodger StadiumLos Angeles ZooHollywood Walk of Fame
Walt Disney Concert Hallthe Venice Canal Historic District and boardwalkOlvera Street.The Getty VillaMelrose Avenue
Capitol Records BuildingTheme BuildingDisneyland ParkPacific ParkGrand Central Market
the Cathedral of Our Lady of the AngelsBradbury BuildingUniversal Studios HollywoodDowntown Santa MonicaNatural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM)
Angels FlightU.S. Bank TowerSanta Monica PierHollywood & HighlandPetersen Automotive Museum
Dolby TheatreWilshire Grand CenterGriffith ParkThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical GardensWatts Towers Arts Center
Griffith ObservatoryHollywood BoulevardTCL Chinese TheatreOlvera StreetHollywood Wax Museum
Getty CenterLos Angeles City HallSanta Monica State BeachMulholland DriveOUE Skyspace LA
Getty VillaHollywood BowlLos Angeles County Museum of ArtThe Original Farmers MarketWill Rogers State Beach
Stahl HouseBattleship USS IowaThe Queen MaryAquarium of the PacificDescanso Gardens
the Los Angeles Memorial ColiseumWatts TowersUniversal CityWalk HollywoodMadame Tussauds HollywoodWarner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
L.A. LiveStaples CenterThe La Brea Tar Pits and MuseumVenice Canals