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Montebello, CA

Montebello is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States, located just east of East Los Angeles and southwest of San Gabriel Valley. It is an independent city. 8 mi (13 km) east of downtown Los Angeles. It is considered part of the Gateway Cities and is a member of the Gateway Cities Council of Governments.

In the early 20th century, Montebello was a well-known source of oil reserves. At the 2020 census, the population estimate was 63,833. The population estimate for July 1, 2022, was 60,569.

Historic occupants of the land along the Rio Hondo River were the indigenous Tongva (also known as Gabrielino), a portion of the Uto-Aztecan family of Native Americans. The Tongva occupied much of the Los Angeles basin and the southern Channel Islands - Santa Catalina, San Nicolas, San Clemente, and Santa Barbara.

When the explorer Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo arrived off the shores of Santa Catalina in 1542, he was met by the Tongva people. Because the language of the Tongva was different from the neighboring tribes, the Spanish called them "Gabrielino". As more non-natives arrived and established settlements, diseases that were endemic among them caused high mortality among the Tongva and other indigenous peoples. These were new infectious diseases to them. By 1870, the area had few remaining indigenous inhabitants.

Montebello is located 8 mi (13 km) east of downtown Los Angeles in the southwestern part of the San Gabriel Valley. The surrounding cities are Monterey Park, South San Gabriel, and Rosemead to the north, Commerce to the south, Pico Rivera to the east, and Los Angeles and East Los Angeles to the west. It is also sometimes considered part of the Gateway Cities, and the city is a member of the Gateway Cities Council of Governments. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.4 m2 (90 sq ft), of which 8.2 m2 (88 sq ft) is land and 0.1 m2 (1.1 sq ft) or 1.32% is water.

Montebello focuses on health and wellness. Enjoy outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, or picnicking at Montebello City Park, which also features sports fields, playgrounds, and recreational facilities. Access comprehensive healthcare services, including preventive care, medical treatment, and wellness programs, at Beverly Hospital, serving the Montebello community for over 70 years. Join the Montebello Bicycle Coalition to promote cycling as a healthy and eco-friendly transportation option, participating in group rides and advocacy efforts. 345 Fit is a state-of-the-art facility furnished with a full range of exercise equipment to improve your cardiovascular and muscular fitness. Massage Therapy Center facilitates deep, long-lasting results in a wide range of modalities, peeling away layers of stress, restoring mobility to injured muscle tissue, and easing stiffened joints and hot spots of pain. Healing Corner incorporates the healing properties of plants, herbs, cremes, oils, and minerals from around the world into a variety of unmatched spa services designed to reduce stress and enhance balance. 
 

Top Sites in Montebello, CA: Montebello Barnyard Zoo, Vincent Price Art Museum, Bubble World.

Population: 60,569 (2022). ZIP Code: 90640. Area codes: 213 and 323. Elevation: 203 ft (62 m). Area: 8.4 m2 (90 sq ft).

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What are the demographics of Montebello, CA?

In 2021, there were 1.03 times more White (Hispanic) residents (21.7k people) in Montebello, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21k Other (Hispanic) and 7.95k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups. 79.6% of the people in Montebello, CA are Hispanic (50k people).

What is Montebello, CA famous for?

The discovery of oil by Standard Oil Company on the Anita Baldwin property in 1917 brought about a revolutionary change to Montebello. The agricultural hills soon became a major contributor to oil production. By 1920, Montebello oil fields were producing one-eighth of our state's crude oil.

Is Montebello, CA expensive?

Montebello, California's cost of living is 44% higher than the national average. The cost of living in any area can vary based on factors such as your career, average salary, and the real estate market of that area. Montebello's housing expenses are 110% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 11% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 28% higher than the national average.
 

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Wikipedia

City of Montebello

Montebello City Park

Beverly Hospital

345 Fit

Massage Therapy Center

Healing Corner 

Montebello Bicycle Coalition

Montebello Barnyard Zoo

Vincent Price Art Museum

Bubble World

DataUSA

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