Los Angeles

Los Angeles (pronounced /lɒs ˈændʒələs/ los-AN-jə-ləs; Spanish: [los ˈaŋxeles], Spanish for "the angels") is the largest city in the state of California and the second largest in the United States. Often abbreviated as L.A. and nicknamed the City of Angels, Los Angeles has an estimated population of 3.8 million and spans over 498.3 square miles (1,290.6 km) in Southern California. Additionally, the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area is home to nearly ... more

Date founded:

  • Sep 4, 1781

Time zone(s):

Area:

  • 1,290.59108 km² (498.3 mi² )

Population:

  • 3,834,340 (Jul 1, 2007)

Also known as:

  • City of Angels,
  • LA,
  • L.A.,
  • Los Angeles, California,
  • Los Angeles, USA,
  • Los Angeles, California, USA
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Olympics

Olympics hosted

1932 Summer Olympics

The 1932 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the X Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1932 in Los Angeles,...

1984 Summer Olympics

The 1984 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Los Angeles, California, United...

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Travel destination

Climate:

Month Average max temp (C) Average min temp (C) Average rainfall (mm)
  • 21 °C (70 °F )
  • 13 °C (55 °F )
  • 3 mm (0.12 in )
  • 19 °C (66 °F )
  • 9 °C (48 °F )
  • 42 mm (1.7 in )
  • 25 °C (77 °F )
  • 18 °C (64 °F )
  • 4 mm (0.16 in )
  • 22 °C (72 °F )
  • 15 °C (59 °F )
  • 1 mm (0.039 in )
  • 23 °C (73 °F )
  • 15 °C (59 °F )
  • 9 mm (0.35 in )
  • 18 °C (64 °F )
  • 8 °C (46 °F )
  • 61 mm (2.4 in )
  • 19 °C (66 °F )
  • 9 °C (48 °F )
  • 64 mm (2.5 in )
  • 18 °C (64 °F )
  • 10 °C (50 °F )
  • 50 mm (2 in )
  • 20 °C (68 °F )
  • 12 °C (54 °F )
  • 18 mm (0.71 in )
  • 21 °C (70 °F )
  • 11 °C (52 °F )
  • 45 mm (1.8 in )
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