Explore La Mirada, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | La Mirada |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 33.902045 |
| Longitude | -118.008961 |
| Population | 48,008 |
| Density | 2370.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 90638, 90637, 90639 |
| Area Code | 310, 424 |
| County Seat | Los Angeles |
| School District | Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District |
La Mirada emerges from the flat, sun-drenched plains of the region as a deliberate arrangement of suburban order and quiet thoroughfares. It lies 3.5 miles south-southeast of South Whittier, CA (from South Whittier, CA: bearing 151°T), and is situated 8.0 miles northwest of Anaheim. La Mirada Creek traces a thin, essential line through the local terrain, offering a modest ribbon of riparian life that anchors the landscape. To the north, the San Gabriel Mountains loom as a jagged, purple-hued silhouette against the afternoon light, providing a permanent backdrop to the horizon. The nearby topography holds the subtle, ancient weight of the earth, particularly where the terrain rises toward the rugged, arid creases of Turnbull Canyon. Within the local borders, Oak Creek Park provides a necessary sanctuary of green, where the light at dusk filters through the branches to soften the paved edges of the neighborhood.
Agriculture once defined the soil of La Mirada, long before the orderly grids of residential streets and industrial zones replaced the sprawling citrus groves. The legacy of those early orchards persists in the name of the place, suggesting a history of looking out over vast, productive expanses. Today, a diverse industrial sector thrives here, supporting a steady rhythm of commerce that keeps the local economy grounded and productive. Modern warehouses and business parks now occupy the space where the scent of orange blossoms surely drifted decades ago. La Mirada sustains a functional, industrious character, balancing the utility of its manufacturing centers with the quiet needs of its inhabitants.
Cultural life in La Mirada finds its expression in the intersection of academic pursuit and the steady, predictable pace of daily routines. Biola University serves as a prominent intellectual anchor, its presence shaping the town's atmosphere with a sense of scholarly focus and youthful energy. Residents often gather for community events that define the calendar, fostering a cohesion that persists despite the rapid pace of the surrounding region. While the locality maintains a modest profile, it has occasionally served as a point of origin for individuals of national note, such as the actor and comedian Will Ferrell, who spent part of his formative years here. The spirit of La Mirada remains tied to this steady, suburban consistency, where the quality of the golden afternoon light brings a brief, quiet beauty to every street corner.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of La Mirada, California. Coordinates: 33.902045, -118.008961. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for La Mirada includes the ZIP code (90638, 90637, 90639), telephone area code (310, 424), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |