Alhambra California Map

About Alhambra, California

Alhambra is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 81,022. The population density is 4122.7 people per km². Alhambra is located at 34.0953°N, 118.1270°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 91803.

Alhambra rests in a basin, a bowl of earth cradled by the steep, sun-baked slopes of the San Gabriel Mountains to the north. It lies 1.2 miles west of San Gabriel, CA (from San Gabriel, CA: bearing 267°T), and is situated 7.3 miles east-north-east of Los Angeles. The air here, particularly as the day begins to fade, carries a dry, mineral scent, a whisper of the chaparral clinging to the higher elevations, and a faint, sweet exhalation from the manicured gardens of the homes below. Bougainvillea, a riot of fuchsia and crimson, spills over stucco walls, a vibrant counterpoint to the muted earth tones of the landscape. The broad, flat expanse of the valley floor, crisscrossed by asphalt veins, hums with a quiet energy, the distant drone of traffic a constant, low thrum against the rustle of palm fronds. This land, once a territory of the Tongva people, later shaped by Spanish ranchos, has seen its character molded by waves of immigration and industry. The fertile soil, irrigated by the now-channelled waters of the San Gabriel River, once supported vast citrus groves, their sweet fragrance a hallmark of the region. Today, while pockets of agriculture persist, Alhambra's economy is a more complex weave, a blend of retail, professional services, and a significant Asian-American community that has brought its own rich cultural traditions and a bustling culinary scene, particularly evident in the vibrant restaurant rows that draw diners from across the county. The rhythm of life in Alhambra is one of diligent progress, a steady turning of gears beneath the ever-present Southern California sun, punctuated by the lively chatter of its diverse inhabitants.

About This Alhambra Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Alhambra, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.095287, -118.127015. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Alhambra and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for Alhambra includes the ZIP code (91801), telephone area code (818, 747), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (Alhambra Unified School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Alhambra is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.