South Monrovia Island California Map

About South Monrovia Island, California

South Monrovia Island is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,830. The population density is 4982.0 people per km². South Monrovia Island is located at 34.1234°N, 117.9958°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 91016.

South Monrovia Island is a place where the land exhales the scent of sun-baked earth and eucalyptus, a subtle perfume carried on a breeze that often whispers from the Pacific. It lies 1.7 miles south of Monrovia, CA (from Monrovia, CA: bearing 174°T), and is situated 8.7 miles east of Pasadena. The terrain here is a study in gentle ascents, rising from the flat coastal plain towards a series of low, rolling hills that catch the afternoon light in soft, ochre hues. Dry washes, like ancient veins, crisscross the landscape, hinting at a more vigorous past when water flowed with greater abandon. The character of South Monrovia Island is one of quiet resilience, a place that has weathered seasons of change with a steady, almost stoic, grace. The economic life of South Monrovia Island was once deeply intertwined with agriculture, particularly citrus groves that painted the hillsides in vibrant green and gold. Though the orchards have largely given way to residential development and small businesses, the echoes of that agrarian past remain, a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life. The local economy now diversifies, with a growing number of small enterprises catering to the needs of its residents and the occasional visitor drawn to its unpretentious charm. A particular distinction of South Monrovia Island is its collection of mid-century modern homes, their clean lines and expansive windows a subtle nod to a period of optimistic growth, a testament to a time when the future felt as bright and open as the sky above.

About This South Monrovia Island Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of South Monrovia Island, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 South Monrovia Island and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for South Monrovia Island includes the ZIP code (91016), telephone area code (310, 424), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (Duarte 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 South Monrovia Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.