El Monte, Residential city in Los Angeles County, United States.
El Monte spans across 9.65 square miles of land between the San Gabriel and Rio Hondo Rivers at an elevation of 91 meters.
The area transformed from a Spanish missionary settlement into an American frontier town during the California Gold Rush of the late 1840s.
The population of 109,450 residents includes a large Hispanic community and a growing Asian population, reflecting the diverse demographics of Los Angeles County.
The city government operates through a council-manager structure with seven members who oversee public services and economic development programs.
From 1919 to 1942, Gay's Lion Farm housed 200 African lions that appeared in numerous Hollywood films of that period.
Location: Los Angeles County
Inception: 1852
Elevation above the sea: 91 m
Shares border with: Temple City, Avocado Heights, South El Monte
Website: http://ci.el-monte.ca.us
GPS coordinates: 34.07333,-118.02750
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:22
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