Torrance, California

Torrance, California
Torrance Beach
Torrance Beach
Flag of Torrance, California
Official seal of Torrance, California
Motto: 
"A Balanced City"
Location of Torrance in the County of Los Angeles
Location of Torrance in the County of Los Angeles
Torrance, California is located in the United States
Torrance, California
Torrance, California
Location in the contiguous United States
Coordinates: 33°50′05″N 118°20′29″W / 33.83472°N 118.34139°W / 33.83472; -118.34139
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles
IncorporatedMay 12, 1921[1]
Named forJared Sidney Torrance
Government
 • TypeCouncil-manager[2]
 • MayorGeorge Chen
 • City council[3]
  • Jon Kaji - District 1
  • Bridgett Lewis - District 2
  • Asam Sheikh - District 3
  • Sharon Kalani - District 4
  • Aurelio Mattucci - District 5
  • Mike Griffiths - District 6
 • City treasurerTim Goodrich[3]
 • City clerkRebecca Poirier[3]
Area
 • Total20.53 sq mi (53.18 km2)
 • Land20.50 sq mi (53.10 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)  0.37%
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Population
 • Total147,067
 • Rank8th in Los Angeles County
41st in California
187th in the United States
 • Density7,200/sq mi (2,800/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
ZIP Codes
90277, 90278, 90248, 90501,[7] 90503–90510
Area codes310/424
FIPS code06-80000
GNIS feature IDs1652802, 2412087
Websitewww.torranceca.gov

Torrance is a coastal city in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, located in southwest Los Angeles County, California, United States. The city is part of what is known as the South Bay region of the metropolitan area. A small section of the city, 1.5 miles (2.4 km), abuts the Pacific Ocean. Torrance has a moderate year-round climate with average rainfall of 12 inches (300 mm) per year.[8] Torrance was incorporated in 1921, and at the 2020 census had a population of 147,067 residents.[6] Torrance has a beachfront and has 30 parks located around the city.[8] It is also the birthplace of the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO).

  1. ^ "California Cities by Incorporation Date". California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions. Archived from the original (Word) on November 3, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  2. ^ "City Council and Elected Officials". City of Torrance. Archived from the original on February 19, 2015. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  3. ^ a b c "City Council and Elected Officials". Archived from the original on November 6, 2014. Retrieved November 5, 2014.
  4. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
  5. ^ "Torrance". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 11, 2014.
  6. ^ a b "Torrance (city) QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
  7. ^ Zip Codes for Torrance area, planning.lacounty.gov. Accessed September 5, 2022.
  8. ^ a b City of Torrance Website: About Torrance Archived February 7, 2009, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved April 7, 2009

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