La Mirada California Map

About La Mirada, California

La Mirada is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 47,180. The population density is 2316.8 people per km². La Mirada is located at 33.9172°N, 118.0120°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 90638.

La Mirada lies in a gently sloping basin, a place where the sun often casts a warm, persistent glow upon the landscape. It lies 3.5 miles south-south-east of South Whittier, CA (from South Whittier, CA: bearing 151°T), and is situated 8.0 miles north-west of Anaheim. The air here, especially in the early mornings, carries a faint, dry scent of chaparral mingled with the distant hum of southern California life. Rolling hills, softened by decades of human touch, form the horizon, their contours a subtle reminder of the ancient geological forces that shaped this region. The streets, lined with mature trees, offer a sense of established comfort, a quiet dignity that permeates the residential neighborhoods. This land, once part of vast ranches, has a history rooted in agriculture, with citrus groves and orchards that have since given way to suburban development. The local economy, while diversified, still reflects a connection to the broader industrial and commercial activity of the greater Los Angeles area, with a strong presence in retail and services. La Mirada's identity is further shaped by its educational institutions, notably Biola University, which contributes a distinct academic and spiritual atmosphere to the community. The city's name itself, meaning "the look" or "the view," hints at the expansive vistas that once characterized this locale, a perspective that still holds true on clear days, offering a sweeping panorama of the San Gabriel Valley.

About This La Mirada Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of La Mirada, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.917236, -118.012009. 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 La Mirada and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for La Mirada includes the ZIP code (90638), telephone area code (310, 424), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (Norwalk-La Mirada 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 La Mirada is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.