Burbank California Map

About Burbank, California

Burbank is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. With a population of 104,546, Burbank is a major urban centre in California. The population density is 2344.9 people per km². Burbank is located at 34.1808°N, 118.3090°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 91506.

Burbank, a city etched into the eastern edge of the San Fernando Valley, possesses a geography shaped by the San Gabriel Mountains that rise to its north, their rugged slopes catching the morning sun in a way that hints at ancient earth. It lies 2.0 miles north-west of Sepulveda, CA (from Sepulveda, CA: bearing 312°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north-north-west of Los Angeles. The valley floor itself, a broad expanse of gentle slopes, once supported a rich agricultural heritage before the advent of industry. This fertile ground, now largely paved and built upon, still holds a certain resilience, a testament to the enduring spirit of the land. Historically, Burbank’s development was intrinsically tied to the burgeoning entertainment industry, a gravitational pull that transformed it from a quiet farming community into a hub of creative output. Its economy, therefore, is deeply rooted in the studios and production facilities that have called it home for decades, a vibrant engine driving its prosperity. The cultural character of Burbank is one of quiet efficiency, a place where work often takes precedence, yet a distinct community spirit thrives. Its most iconic landmarks are undeniably the sprawling studio complexes, places where dreams are manufactured and projected onto screens worldwide, casting a long shadow of glamour over the everyday. While not known for a sprawling university campus, Burbank benefits from its proximity to the broader educational landscape of Los Angeles County, drawing talent from many institutions. The city's cultural pulse beats with the rhythm of its own significant events, often tied to the entertainment calendar, and its association with legendary figures in film and television is a constant hum beneath the surface. The quality of light here, particularly as the sun begins its descent behind the western hills, can cast a golden haze over the boulevards, lending a certain cinematic quality to the ordinary flow of life in Burbank.

About This Burbank Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Burbank, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.180839, -118.308966. 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 Burbank and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for Burbank includes the ZIP code (91502), telephone area code (408, 669, 626), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (Burbank 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 Burbank is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.