San Gabriel, California

San Gabriel, California
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Name	San Gabriel, California
Settlement type	City
Pushpin label position	right
Coordinates	34.0961°N 118.1058°W
Subdivision name	United States
Subdivision type1	California
Subdivision name1	Los Angeles County

San Gabriel, California is a city located in the San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles County, near the San Gabriel Mountains and the Rio Hondo. The city is situated approximately 11 miles northeast of Los Angeles and is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area. San Gabriel is bordered by the cities of Alhambra, Rosemead, Temple City, and South El Monte, as well as the unincorporated community of East San Gabriel. The city is also close to the California State University, Los Angeles and the University of Southern California.

Geography

San Gabriel is situated in the San Gabriel Valley region, which is bounded by the San Gabriel Mountains to the north and the Puente Hills to the south. The city has a total area of 4.15 square miles, with a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial land uses. The San Gabriel River flows through the city, providing a source of water and recreation for residents. Nearby cities include Pasadena, Monterey Park, and El Monte, which are all part of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority service area. The city is also close to the San Bernardino Freeway and the Long Beach Freeway, which provide access to other parts of the Los Angeles metropolitan area, including Long Beach and Santa Ana.

History

The area that is now San Gabriel was originally inhabited by the Tongva people, who were later displaced by Spanish colonizers. The city was founded in 1771 as the Mission San Gabriel Arcángel, which was one of the Spanish missions in California established by Junípero Serra and Fermín de Lasuén. The mission was later secularized and became part of the Rancho San Gabriel, which was granted to Tiburcio Tapia in 1834. The city was incorporated in 1913 and has since grown into a diverse community with a strong sense of history and culture, including the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse and the Hayes House. Nearby landmarks include the Huntington Library and the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, as well as the California Institute of Technology.

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States Census, the city of San Gabriel had a population of 39,568 people, with a diverse mix of ethnic and racial groups, including Asian Americans, Hispanic and Latino Americans, and European Americans. The city has a high percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher, with many attending nearby universities such as the University of California, Los Angeles and the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. The city is also home to a number of community organizations, including the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership and the Asian Youth Center, which serve the communities of Alhambra, Rosemead, and Monterey Park.

Economy

The economy of San Gabriel is diverse, with a mix of retail, manufacturing, and service industries. The city is home to a number of major employers, including the San Gabriel Valley Medical Center and the San Gabriel Unified School District, as well as a number of small businesses and startups. The city is also a popular tourist destination, with attractions such as the Mission San Gabriel Arcángel and the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, which draw visitors from nearby cities like Los Angeles and Pasadena. The city is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes the cities of Long Beach, Santa Ana, and Anaheim.

Education

The city of San Gabriel is served by the San Gabriel Unified School District, which operates a number of public schools in the area, including Gabrielino High School and San Gabriel High School. The city is also home to a number of private schools, including the Alverno Heights Academy and the San Gabriel Mission Elementary School. Nearby universities include the University of Southern California, the California Institute of Technology, and the University of California, Los Angeles, which offer a range of academic programs, including those at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and the UCLA School of Law.

Infrastructure

The city of San Gabriel has a well-developed infrastructure, with a number of major roads and highways passing through the area, including the San Bernardino Freeway and the Long Beach Freeway. The city is also served by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which operates a number of bus and rail lines in the area, including the Gold Line and the Foothill Transit system. The city is also close to the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank and the Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, which provide access to domestic and international flights, including those operated by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines. The city is part of the Los Angeles County system, which includes the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and the Los Angeles County Fire Department.