Carson, Urban center in South Bay region of Los Angeles County, California, United States.
Carson encompasses 19 square miles of developed land with a population of 95,558 residents, situated 13 miles south of downtown Los Angeles.
The territory belonged to Rancho San Pedro, granted by Spain in 1784, and later managed by George Henry Carson during the nineteenth century.
The city maintains a strong Filipino-American presence and operates sister city programs with La Carlota and Muntinlupa in the Philippines.
California State University Dominguez Hills campus provides higher education opportunities to students across multiple academic disciplines within Carson's boundaries.
The Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson functions as a major sports facility, serving as the home stadium for the LA Galaxy soccer team.
Location: Los Angeles County
Inception: 1968
Elevation above the sea: 12 m
Part of: South Bay, Los Angeles
Shares border with: Los Angeles
Website: https://ci.carson.ca.us
GPS coordinates: 33.83972,-118.25972
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:14
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