Los Angeles City Guide

Los Angeles is the second largest city in the United States in terms of population. The city of Los Angeles is situated on a 20 to 40 mile wide coastal plain. It has relatively high mountains on the north and east. On the south and west lies the Pacific Ocean. It is one of the world's most important economic, cultural and entertainment centers.

State: California

Country: United States of America

Location: Los Angeles is located on the Pacific Ocean in the state of California. It is a port of entry on the Pacific Ocean. It has a harbor at San Pedro Bay. Two mountain ranges, the Santa Monica and the Verdugo ranges, run across the city center.

Geographic Coordinates: Longitude 118.15° W, Latitude 34.04° N

Map: To view a Los Angeles city map, click here. Map of Los Angeles

Area: Los Angeles has a total area of 498.3 sq miles (1,290.6 sq km).

Per Capita Income: The per capita income of Los Angeles is $20,671.

Population: Los Angeles has a population of 3,957,875.

Age Distribution: The age distribution of the population of Los Angeles is as follows: 26.6 percent of the people are under 18 years of age. 11.1 percent are from 18 years to 24 years of age. Another 34.1 percent range from 25 to 44. Another 18.6 percent are from 45 to 64, and 9.7 percent are 65 or older. The median age is 32.

Racial Makeup: 10.8 percent of the population is African or African-American. 9.88 percent of the population is Asian. Another 46.55 percent of the population is Hispanic, while 29.59 percent of the population is White.

Economy: The Los Angeles/Long Beach seaport is by far the largest in the United States and the third largest in the world. The largest entertainment industry of Los Angeles is film production. The famous center of film production, Hollywood, is located in Los Angeles. The major industries of Los Angeles are agriculture, petroleum, entertainment, aerospace, international trade, and tourism.
Manufacturing is also a core area of the economy of Los Angeles.

Climate: Los Angeles is located in a Mediterranean climate or subtropical zone. It experiences mild, wet winters and warm to hot, dry summers. Temperatures in the summer can get well over 90° F (32° C) and smog can become a problem. Generally the weather is warm and dry in all seasons, with 325 days of sunshine a year. Snowfall is very rarely seen in Los Angeles. The best time to visit Los Angeles would be any time of the year. The climate is mild and pleasant all year around. The tourist crowd is the largest from July to early October. Like most of California, Los Angeles experiences frequent earthquakes. Most of the earthquakes are quite minor, but there have been a few major earthquakes in the past.

Rainfall: It has an annual rainfall of 14.8 in (375 mm).

Government Type: A Mayor-Council system governs Los Angeles. Los Angeles has 15 council districts. Councilors are elected to each of these council districts. Other officials who are elected are the City Attorney and the City Controller. Major Political Parties: The main political parties of Los Angeles are the Democratic Party, Republican Party, Green Party, and the Libertarian Party