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Hawthorne, California

Coordinates: 33°55′2″N 118°20′55″W / 33.91722°N 118.34861°W / 33.91722; -118.34861
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Hawthorne, California
Official seal of Hawthorne, California
Official logo of Hawthorne, California
Motto: 
"City of Good Neighbors"
Location of Hawthorne in Los Angeles County, California.
Location of Hawthorne in Los Angeles County, California.
Hawthorne is located in the Los Angeles metropolitan area
Hawthorne
Hawthorne
Location in the United States
Hawthorne is located in California
Hawthorne
Hawthorne
Hawthorne (California)
Hawthorne is located in the United States
Hawthorne
Hawthorne
Hawthorne (the United States)
Coordinates: 33°55′2″N 118°20′55″W / 33.91722°N 118.34861°W / 33.91722; -118.34861
Country United States
State California
CountyLos Angeles
IncorporatedJuly 12, 1922[1]
Named forNathaniel Hawthorne
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager
 • MayorAlex Vargas
 • City ManagerVontray (Von) Norris
Area
 • Total6.09 sq mi (15.78 km2)
 • Land6.08 sq mi (15.75 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)  0.18%
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population
 • Total88,083
 • Rank92nd in California
 • Density14,000/sq mi (5,600/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific Time Zone)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
ZIP Codes
90250 and 90251[7]
Area codes310/424,[8] 213/323
FIPS code06-32548
GNIS feature IDs1652717, 2410720
Websitecityofhawthorne.org

Hawthorne is a city in Los Angeles County, California. Its population is 88,083 as of 2020.[9] The area was first settled by the Shoshonian Indians during the 1500s.[10]

Famous residents

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Marilyn Monroe lived in Hawthorne until she was six. The Beach Boys members Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, and Dennis Wilson grew up there. George Harrison's second wife, Olivia Harrison graduated from Hawthorne High School.

References

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  1. "California Cities by Incorporation Date". California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions. Archived from the original (Word) on October 17, 2013. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  2. "City Council". City of Hawthorne. Archived from the original on April 5, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
  3. "City Manager's Office". City of Hawthorne. Archived from the original on March 13, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
  4. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
  5. "Hawthorne". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved October 11, 2014.
  6. "Hawthorne (city) QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  7. "USPS – ZIP Code Lookup – Find a ZIP+ 4 Code By City Results". Retrieved 2007-01-18.
  8. "Number Administration System – NPA and City/Town Search Results". Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved January 18, 2007.
  9. "QuickFacts: Hawthorne city, California". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  10. "History of Hawthorne". cityofhawthorne.com. Archived from the original on 2 January 2011. Retrieved 29 December 2010.