Information on Gardena, Los Angeles County
The City of Gardena is located in the state of California, in Los Angeles County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Gardena City HALL, Los Angeles County
| Gardena City Hall's address | Gardena Gardena Municipal Building 1700 West 162nd Street Gardena CA 90247 United States | |
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| Phone number of Gardena City Hall | +1 310-217-9500 | |
| Gardena, CA email | Loading... | |
| Gardena official website | ci.gardena.ca.us | |
| Mayor of Gardena | Paul K. Tanaka | |
| Los Angeles County, California: Vital Records | Gardena vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your California birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Gardena
What county is Gardena CA in?Gardena, CA is located in Los Angeles County |
Where is Gardena, California ?Gardena is located in Los Angeles County, nestled in the South Bay region of Southern California, USA. It lies to the southwest of downtown Los Angeles and is bordered by the cities of Torrance, Hawthorne, and Redondo Beach. Gardena provides convenient access to key landmarks such as LAX airport and the Pacific Ocean. |
Gardena administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles - other counties in California |
Demography of Gardena
| Name of Gardena inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 58 829 inhabitants | 143 / 537 | ||
| Population density in Gardena | 10 090,5 pop/sq mi (3 896,0 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Gardena, CA
Where to apply for a passport in Gardena, CA? There are 1 passport offices in Gardena, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF GARDENA | 1700 WEST 162ND STREET | 3102179566 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Gardena
There are 19 bank branches in Gardena.
U.S. Bank National Association is the most popular bank in Gardena with 3 branch offices, followed by Citibank, National Association with 2 branch offices and then Bank of America, National Association with 2 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Gardena:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Bank National Association | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Citibank, National Association | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of America, National Association | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| MUFG Union Bank, National Association | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Hanmi Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Wells Fargo Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of Hope | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Pacific Western Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of the West | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Open Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| First Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Zions Bancorporation, N.A. | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Gardena administrative numbers
| Gardena City code | 0628168 |
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| Gardena City postcode | 90247 |
Transportation modes in Gardena
| Airport | Hawthorne Municipal Airport 2.5 miles Compton/Woodley Airport 3.7 miles Zamperini Field 6.6 miles |
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Gardena territory
| Gardena area | 5,83 sq mi (15,10 km²) |
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| Gardena altitude | 56 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 33.8944 Longitude: -118.308 Latitude: 33° 53' 40'' North Longitude: 118° 18' 29'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -8:00 (America/Los_Angeles) Summer time : UTC -7:00 Winter time : UTC -8:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Gardena | |
 Ichikawa |  Huatabampo | Rosarito Beach |
| Namesake of Gardena |
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| Natural parks | Gardena isn't part of a natural park |
What is Gardena close to?
| Nearby cities include: Lawndale, Hawthorne, Torrance and Compton | ||
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| Hawthorne | Hawthorne | Lynwood |
| Lawndale |  | Compton |
| Lawndale | Lawndale | Compton |
| Lawndale 2.6 miles | Hawthorne 2.7 miles | Torrance 4.5 miles |
| Compton 4.7 miles | Redondo Beach 4.7 miles | Inglewood 4.7 miles |
| Carson 5.1 miles | Hermosa Beach 5.8 miles | Manhattan Beach 6.4 miles |
| Lynwood 6.4 miles | El Segundo 6.8 miles | Lomita 7 miles |
| South Gate 7.4 miles | Huntington Park 7.8 miles | Rolling Hills Estates 7.9 miles |
| Paramount 8.1 miles | Cudahy 8.6 miles | Palos Verdes Estates 9 miles |
| Vernon 9.2 miles | Culver City 9.2 miles | Bell 9.4 miles |
Distance between Gardena and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 10 miles closest | Houston : 1374 miles | Philadelphia : 2400 miles |
| Phoenix : 359 miles | San Antonio : 1203 miles | San Diego : 101 miles |
| Dallas : 1245 miles | San Jose : 307 miles | Jacksonville : 2150 miles |
| Indianapolis : 1816 miles | San Francisco : 375 miles | Austin : 1228 miles |
| Columbus : 1985 miles | Fort Worth : 1212 miles | Charlotte : 2125 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Gardena, CA
Elementary schools in Gardena
Amestoy Elementary
District of Los Angeles UnifiedLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 788
Chapman Elementary
District of Los Angeles UnifiedLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 453
Denker Avenue Elementary
District of Los Angeles UnifiedLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 780
Gardena Elementary
District of Los Angeles UnifiedLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 593
One Hundred Eighty-Sixth Street Elementary
District of Los Angeles UnifiedLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 824
One Hundred Fifty-Sixth Street Elementary
District of Los Angeles UnifiedLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6
Students : 370
One Hundred Fifty-Third Street
District of Los Angeles UnifiedLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 421
One Hundred Thirty-Fifth Street Elementary
District of Los Angeles UnifiedLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 831
Purche Avenue Elementary
District of Los Angeles UnifiedLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 559
Middle schools in Gardena
Environmental Charter Middle
District of Los Angeles County Office Of EducationLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 355
Robert E. Peary Middle
District of Los Angeles UnifiedLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 1310
High schools in Gardena
Executive Preparatory Academy of Finance
District of Los Angeles UnifiedLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 216
Gardena Senior High
District of Los Angeles UnifiedLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1506
Moneta Continuation
District of Los Angeles UnifiedLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 46
New Millennium Secondary
District of Los Angeles UnifiedLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 201
Private schools in Gardena
Gardena Christian Academy & Preschool
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5Students : 133
Gardena Valley Christian School
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8Students : 162
Junipero Serra High School
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12Students : 544
Saniku East West Language School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 9Students : 179
St Anthony Of Padua School
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8Students : 247
Leisure and activities in Gardena surrounding area
| Zoo | |
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| Los Angeles Zoo to Los Angeles 17.7 miles | |
| Golf course | |
| Alondra Park Golf Course to Lawndale 1.8 miles | Chester Washington Golf Course to Los Angeles 2 miles |
| Victoria Golf Course to Carson 3.4 miles | Dominguez Golf & Practice Center to Carson 3.5 miles |
| Marriott Golf Course to Manhattan Beach 4.5 miles | The Lakes at El Segundo to El Segundo 5.1 miles |
| New Horizons Golf Course to Torrance 5.4 miles | Sea Aire Park Golf Course to Torrance 6.1 miles |
| Compton Par 3 Golf Course to Compton 7.1 miles | Westchester Golf Course to Los Angeles 7.5 miles |