Monrovia, Residential city in Los Angeles County, United States
Monrovia spans across the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, featuring neighborhoods with tree-lined streets and historical buildings at 174 meters elevation.
William N. Monroe established the Monrovia Land and Water Company in 1887, leading to the incorporation of the fourth-oldest general law city in Los Angeles County.
The city maintains its connection to nature through multiple parks and trails, while the downtown district presents local restaurants and independent shops.
Residents benefit from the Monrovia Unified School District educational system and direct access to outdoor recreational spaces in the San Gabriel Mountains.
Black bears from the adjacent mountains frequently visit the residential areas, creating an unusual intersection between urban life and wildlife.
Location: Los Angeles County
Elevation above the sea: 174 m
Shares border with: San Gabriel Mountains, Bradbury, Duarte
Website: http://ci.monrovia.ca.us
GPS coordinates: 34.14361,-118.00194
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:16
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Irwindale Event Center
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CHARA array
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Rubel Castle
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Eaton Canyon
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Queen Anne Cottage and Coach Barn
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Chantry Flat
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Santa Fe Dam
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Huntington Desert Garden
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Morris Dam
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Mount Wilson Toll Road
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Morris Reservoir
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Upton Sinclair House
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San Gabriel Wilderness
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The Bunny Museum
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Old North Church
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Hooker Telescope
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Desert Garden Conservatory
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Azusa Civic Center
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Longfellow-Hastings House
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The Oaks
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Jardín Botánico de Huntington
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Hooker telescope
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