Artesia California Map

About Artesia, California

Artesia is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 15,889. The population density is 3822.7 people per km². Artesia is located at 33.8658°N, 118.0831°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 90701.

Artesia, a place of quiet ambition, unfolds across a flat expanse where the sun often casts a benevolent, warm gaze. It lies 1.2 miles west-north-west of Cerritos, CA (from Cerritos, CA: bearing 296°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north-east of Long Beach. The landscape here is largely defined by the geometric precision of suburban grids, interspersed with pockets of verdant growth that soften the edges. Streets, lined with mature trees whose leaves rustle in the gentle breeze, offer glimpses into well-tended gardens where bougainvillea spills over fences in vibrant cascades of fuchsia and crimson. The air, particularly as twilight deepens, carries a faint, dry scent, a whisper of the chaparral that once dominated this region, now softened by the cultivated beauty of homes and parks. The history of Artesia is a story of fertile ground and evolving aspirations, its origins tied to the agricultural bounty of the region. Once a significant producer of dairy and produce, its economy has since diversified, embracing a more commercial and residential character. Small businesses, often family-run, form the backbone of local commerce, their storefronts reflecting a practical, unpretentious spirit. A distinctive thread in Artesia's fabric is its significant South Asian community, whose cultural influences enrich the local character through vibrant festivals, diverse culinary offerings, and the very scent of spices that sometimes drifts from neighborhood kitchens, a testament to a living, breathing heritage.

About This Artesia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Artesia, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.865848, -118.083121. 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 Artesia and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for Artesia includes the ZIP code (90701), telephone area code (818, 747), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (ABC 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 Artesia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.