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Monrovia, CA

Monrovia is a city in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 37,931 at the 2020 census. Monrovia has been used for filming TV shows, movies, and commercials.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 35.5 square kilometers (13.7 sq mi). 13.6 square miles (35 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it (0.79%) is water.

Wildlife is abundant in the adjacent San Gabriel Mountains, including mammals like black bears, bobcats, coyotes, gray foxes, mountain lions, and mule deer, many of which roam area neighborhoods and visit backyards. In 2024, a mother black bear and her young cubs began regularly visiting a home in Monrovia situated close to the mountains to cool off and play in the property's swimming pool. By May, the bear family had become such regular visitors, with the homeowners posting numerous videos online, that it was reported on by multiple local, national, and international news outlets, including Sky News Australia.

Monrovia is the fourth-oldest general-law city in Los Angeles County and the L.A. Basin (after Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Pasadena, all now charter cities). Incorporated in 1887, it has grown from a sparse community of orange ranches to a residential community of over 37,000.

In 1769, the Portolà expedition was the first recorded Spanish (or any European) land entry and exploration of present-day California, then the Spanish colonial Las Californias Province of the Viceroyalty of New Spain (colonial México). In 1542, Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo claimed it from sea for the King of Spain. The expedition led by Gaspar de Portolà proceeded north from San Diego, passing through the area en route to Monterey Bay. Accompanying Portolà was Franciscan padre Juan Crespí, the expedition's diarist. Much of what is known of early California is from Crespi's detailed descriptions.

Monrovia focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Monrovia Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Crunch Fitness, Sealey Strength, and CrossFit. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Monrovia, such as the Hillside Wilderness Preserve and the Monrovia Canyon Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Monrovia, CA are Santa Anita Park, Monrovia Historical Museum, and Old Town Monrovia. 

Population: 37,931 (2020). ZIP Code: 91016. Elevation: 571 ft. Area code: 626. Area: 35.5 square kilometers (13.7 sq mi).

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Is Monrovia, CA a nice place to live?

Monrovia is in Los Angeles County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Monrovia offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Monrovia, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Monrovia and residents tend to lean liberal. 

Is Monrovia, CA expensive to live in?

Monrovia is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale Metro Div. metro area, which is ranked 6 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Monrovia is estimated to be 149.1% of the national average making it one of the more expensive cities in the US. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services. 

Why is Monrovia, CA poor?

Monrovia was devastated by civil war and Charles Taylor's child soldiers in the 1990s. Supplies of fresh water and electricity are still unreliable. So are public transport and healthcare. Only a third of the one million or so citizens have access to a functioning toilet.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Monrovia

Los Angeles County

Monrovia’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Crunch Fitness

Sealey Strength 

CrossFit

Hillside Wilderness Preserve

Monrovia Canyon Park

Santa Anita Park

Monrovia Historical Museum

Old Town Monrovia

Niche

Zero Down

The Guardian

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