Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim
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| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | |
|---|---|
| Name | Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim |
| Settlement type | Metropolitan area |
| Subdivision type | Country |
| Subdivision name | United States |
| Subdivision type1 | State |
| Subdivision name1 | California |
| Area total km2 | 8697 |
| Population total | 13000000 |
| Population as of | 2020 |
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim is a major metropolitan area in Southern California centered on the cities of Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Anaheim. The region anchors a conurbation that links Los Angeles County, Orange County, and adjacent jurisdictions around the Los Angeles River, Santa Monica Bay, and the San Gabriel Valley. It is a hub for Hollywood, Silicon Beach, Port of Los Angeles, and Los Angeles International Airport activity.
Geography and Boundaries
The metropolitan area spans coastal plains, the Peninsular Ranges, and parts of the Transverse Ranges, including proximity to the Santa Monica Mountains, San Gabriel Mountains, and Puente Hills. It borders Ventura County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, and the Pacific Ocean at Santa Monica Bay and San Pedro Bay. Major waterways include the Los Angeles River, San Gabriel River, and Ballona Creek. Notable municipalities within the contiguous urban area include Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, Santa Monica, Long Beach, Anaheim, Irvine, Fullerton, Downey, Compton, Inglewood, Torrance, El Monte, Pomona, Ontario, Whittier, and Norwalk.
Demographics
The population reflects long-term immigration and internal migration tied to Ellis Island-era movements, Bracero flows, and postwar growth related to Aerospace industry concentration around North American and Douglas. Significant ethnic and linguistic communities include descendants of Mexican Americans, Filipino American, Chinese American, Korean American, Japanese American, Armenian Americans in Glendale, Persian Americans in Beverly Hills and Westwood, African American communities in Watts and Compton, and growing populations from Guatemala, El Salvador, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. Major religious institutions range from Los Angeles California Temple to Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels and numerous mosques, synagogues, and Hindu temples. Educational anchors include University of California, Los Angeles, University of Southern California, California State University, Long Beach, California State University, Fullerton, Pepperdine University, Biola University, Occidental College, Caltech, University of California, Irvine, and Chapman University.
Economy
The region's economy is anchored by Entertainment industry centers like Walt Disney Studios in Burbank and Disneyland in Anaheim, the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach complex, and technology clusters in Silicon Beach near Santa Monica and Venice. Aerospace and defense firms such as Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Boeing (legacy operations), and Raytheon Technologies historically concentrated around El Segundo and Palmdale. Finance and corporate headquarters include The Walt Disney Company, Kaiser Permanente, Aviation Industry Corporation, City National Bank, and Toyota Motor Sales. The region hosts Los Angeles International Airport, John Wayne Airport, and cargo hubs tied to Union Pacific Railroad and BNSF Railway. Tourism drivers include Hollywood Walk of Fame, Griffith Observatory, Getty Center, Staples Center, SoFi Stadium, Rodeo Drive, and Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center.
Transportation
Major interstate routes include Interstate 5, Interstate 10, Interstate 405, Interstate 110, and Interstate 710, while state routes include SR 1, SR 60, and SR 91. Public transit agencies comprise LA Metro, Metrolink, Orange County Transportation Authority, Long Beach Transit, and OCTA. Rail services include the Los Angeles Metro Rail, Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, and freight corridors managed by Port of Long Beach and Port of Los Angeles. Airports serving the region include Los Angeles International Airport, Long Beach Airport, John Wayne Airport, and Ontario International Airport. Major ports, rail yards, tunnels like Sepulveda Tunnel, and crossings such as the Vincent Thomas Bridge link maritime and inland freight.
History
Colonial and early history feature Tongva and Chumash indigenous presence, Spanish colonization via Mission San Gabriel Arcángel and Mission San Juan Capistrano, and Mexican-era land grants such as Rancho San Pedro. American-era development accelerated with the California Gold Rush, the arrival of the Southern Pacific Railroad, and the establishment of Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach shipping links. The Los Angeles Aqueduct and figures like William Mulholland shaped urban growth, while the rise of Hollywood and studios like Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Warner Bros., and Paramount Pictures defined 20th-century identity. Labor and civil movements include events tied to the Zoot Suit Riots, the Watts Riots, and political leadership from Tom Bradley and Richard Riordan. Natural disasters such as the 1933 Long Beach earthquake, 1994 Northridge earthquake, and recurrent Santa Ana winds influenced planning and building codes.
Culture and Recreation
Cultural institutions include Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Getty Center, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, California Science Center, Los Angeles Philharmonic at Walt Disney Concert Hall, and Los Angeles Opera. Sports venues include Dodger Stadium, Rose Bowl Stadium, Crypto.com Arena, SoFi Stadium, and Honda Center. Annual events range from the Academy Awards and LA Pride to NASCAR races at Auto Club Speedway and conventions at Los Angeles Convention Center and Anaheim Convention Center. Neighborhoods and districts such as Chinatown, Little Tokyo, Olvera Street, Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier, Malibu, Beverly Hills, Silver Lake, and Hollywood Bowl contribute to a diverse cultural landscape. Recreational corridors include the Pacific Coast Highway, Angeles National Forest, Topanga State Park, and beach destinations like Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Newport Beach.
Government and Administration
The metropolitan area encompasses multiple counties and municipal governments such as Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, Orange County Board of Supervisors, and city administrations in Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Anaheim. Regional planning authorities include the Southern California Association of Governments and Los Angeles Metro. Law enforcement agencies include the Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Long Beach Police Department, and Anaheim Police Department. Judicial institutions include the United States District Court for the Central District of California and county superior courts. Public services and cooperative entities include Metrolink, Southern California Edison, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, and Orange County Fire Authority.