La Puente California Map

About La Puente, California

La Puente is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 37,142. The population density is 4151.7 people per km². La Puente is located at 34.0200°N, 117.9495°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 91746.

La Puente unfolds across a broad, sun-drenched expanse, its character shaped by the gentle, rolling terrain that slopes subtly towards the San Gabriel River. It lies 2.2 miles north-north-east of Hacienda Heights, CA (from Hacienda Heights, CA: bearing 31°T), and is situated 3.4 miles south of West Covina. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a dry, dusty warmth, punctuated by the murmur of traffic and the distant hum of daily commerce. Low-slung buildings, a mixture of stucco and more modern materials, stretch along wide avenues, their façades often softened by the vibrant green of bougainvillea and the rust-colored hue of desert-adapted landscaping. The sky above La Puente is a vast, often brilliant blue, a canvas where wisps of cloud drift with a languid grace, and the mountains to the north stand as a constant, hazy backdrop. The history of La Puente is etched into its very soil, a narrative that began with the fertile lands cultivated by early settlers, drawn to the region's promise. Over time, this agricultural heartland transformed, embracing a more diversified economy that now includes light industry and a bustling retail sector, serving a vibrant, multi-ethnic population. The legacy of the past can still be glimpsed in the mature trees lining some of the older streets and the enduring sense of community that persists despite the relentless expansion of Southern California. La Puente, in its own way, captures the dynamic spirit of this region, a place where the echoes of its agrarian roots mingle with the energetic pulse of modern life.

About This La Puente Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of La Puente, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.020011, -117.949508. 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 Puente and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for La Puente includes the ZIP code (91744), telephone area code (818, 747), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (Hacienda La Puente 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 Puente is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.