Norwalk

Norwalk is an administrative city in Los Angeles County, California, covering roughly 25 square kilometers. The settlement spreads across residential quarters, business districts, and industrial areas that together form the urban fabric.

The city formed on farmland once belonging to Rancho Los Cerritos and gained municipal status on August 26, 1957. The legal incorporation marked the shift from agricultural use to suburban development.

The county registrar building welcomes couples from across the region who come to formalize their marriages in its offices. The facility serves as the central hub for vital records and official documents for all residents.

The town sits roughly 27 kilometers southeast of central Los Angeles and can be reached via several freeways. Public transit links the locality with surrounding communities and the wider metropolitan area.

The Gilbert Sproul Museum from 1870 holds objects and records documenting the shift from farmland to housing. The collection displays everyday tools, photographs, and personal keepsakes of former inhabitants.

Location: Los Angeles County

Inception: 1957

Shares border with: Bellflower, Cerritos, Santa Fe Springs, Downey, Artesia

Website: http://norwalk.org

GPS coordinates: 33.90694,-118.08333

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:09