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Alhambra, California

Coordinates: 34°4′55″N 118°8′6″W / 34.08194°N 118.13500°W / 34.08194; -118.13500
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Alhambra, California
Alhambra welcome sign
Alhambra welcome sign
Flag of Alhambra, California
Official seal of Alhambra, California
Official logo of Alhambra, California
Motto: 
"Gateway to San Gabriel Valley"
Location of Alhambra within Los Angeles County, California
Location of Alhambra within Los Angeles County, California
Alhambra is located in California
Alhambra
Alhambra
Location in California
Alhambra is located in the United States
Alhambra
Alhambra
Alhambra (the United States)
Alhambra is located in North America
Alhambra
Alhambra
Alhambra (North America)
Coordinates: 34°4′55″N 118°8′6″W / 34.08194°N 118.13500°W / 34.08194; -118.13500
Country United States
State California
CountyLos Angeles
IncorporatedJuly 11, 1903[1]
Named forTales of the Alhambra
Government
 • TypeCity council[2]
Area
 • Total7.63 sq mi (19.77 km2)
 • Land7.63 sq mi (19.76 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)  0.01%
Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Population
 • Total82,868
 • Density10,859.39/sq mi (4,192.78/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
ZIP Codes
91801−91803
Area codes626, 323
FIPS code06-00884
GNIS feature IDs1660243, 2409681
Websitewww.cityofalhambra.org

Alhambra is a city in the west part of San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles County, California. It is about 8 miles (13 km) east of Downtown Los Angeles. It was incorporated on July 11, 1903. At the 2020 census, 82,868 people lived there.[5]

References

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  1. "California Cities by Incorporation Date". California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions. Archived from the original (Word) on November 3, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  2. "City Council - City of Alhambra". City of Alhambra. Archived from the original on October 18, 2014. Retrieved October 18, 2014.
  3. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  4. "Alhambra". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved October 11, 2014.
  5. 5.0 5.1 "QuickFacts: Alhambra city, California". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 1, 2022.