Information on Torrance, Los Angeles County
The City of Torrance is located in the state of California, in Los Angeles County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Torrance City HALL, Los Angeles County
| Torrance City Hall's address | Torrance Torrance Municipal Building 3031 Torrance Blvd. Torrance CA 90503 United States | |
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| Phone number of Torrance City Hall | +1 310-618-5880 | |
| Torrance, CA email | Loading... | |
| Torrance official website | ci.torrance.ca.us | |
| Mayor of Torrance | Frank Scotto | |
| Los Angeles County, California: Vital Records | Torrance vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your California birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Torrance
What county is Torrance CA in?Torrance, CA is located in Los Angeles County |
Where is Torrance, California ?Torrance is in Los Angeles County within the state of California, USA. It is situated in the southwestern part of the Greater Los Angeles area. Torrance lies between Redondo Beach to the northwest and Palos Verdes to the southwest and is located near the Pacific coastline. |
Torrance administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles - other counties in California |
Demography of Torrance
| Name of Torrance inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 145 538 inhabitants | 36 / 155 | ||
| Population density in Torrance | 7 112,1 pop/sq mi (2 746,0 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Torrance, CA
Where to apply for a passport in Torrance, CA? There are 1 passport offices in Torrance, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| TORRANCE MAIN POST OFFICE | 2510 MONTEREY STREET | 3102225902 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Torrance
There are 56 bank branches in Torrance.
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association is the most popular bank in Torrance with 8 branch offices, followed by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association with 8 branch offices and then Bank of America, National Association with 5 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Torrance:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association | 8 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Wells Fargo Bank, National Association | 8 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of America, National Association | 5 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| MUFG Union Bank, National Association | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| U.S. Bank National Association | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of the West | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Comerica Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Malaga Bank F.S.B. | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Citibank, National Association | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Preferred Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| First Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Royal Business Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Zions Bancorporation, N.A. | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS BANK | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Cathay Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| CIT Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| City National Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Woori America Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| East West Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Industrial and Commercial Bank of China USA, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Shinhan Bank America | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Pacific City Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of Hope | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Hanmi Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| HSBC Bank USA, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Farmers and Merchants Bank of Long Beach | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Citizens Business Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Manufacturers Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Opus Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| American Business Bank | 1 | Limited Service Loan Production Office |
Torrance administrative numbers
| Torrance City code | 0680000 |
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| Torrance City postcode | 90503 |
Transportation modes in Torrance
| Airport | Zamperini Field 2.2 miles Hawthorne Municipal Airport 6.1 miles Compton/Woodley Airport 6.7 miles |
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Torrance territory
| Torrance area | 20,46 sq mi (53,00 km²) |
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| Torrance altitude | 85 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 33.835 Longitude: -118.341 Latitude: 33° 50' 6'' North Longitude: 118° 20' 28'' 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 Torrance | |
 Kashiwa |
| Namesake of Torrance |
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| Natural parks | Torrance isn't part of a natural park |
What is Torrance close to?
| Nearby cities include: Redondo Beach, Lomita, Lawndale and Rolling Hills Estates | ||
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| Redondo Beach | Redondo Beach | Gardena |
| Redondo Beach |  | Lomita |
| Palos Verdes Estates | Lomita | Lomita |
| Redondo Beach 2.6 miles | Lomita 3.2 miles | Lawndale 3.8 miles |
| Rolling Hills Estates 3.8 miles | Hermosa Beach 4.4 miles | Gardena 4.5 miles |
| Palos Verdes Estates 4.6 miles | Rolling Hills 5.2 miles | Carson 5.4 miles |
| Hawthorne 5.5 miles | Rancho Palos Verdes 5.9 miles | Manhattan Beach 6.2 miles |
| El Segundo 7.1 miles | Compton 7.7 miles | Inglewood 8.4 miles |
| Lynwood 10.1 miles | Signal Hill 10.2 miles | Long Beach 10.8 miles |
| Paramount 10.9 miles | South Gate 11.4 miles | Huntington Park 12.2 miles |
Distance between Torrance and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 13 miles closest | Houston : 1375 miles | Philadelphia : 2404 miles |
| Phoenix : 360 miles | San Antonio : 1204 miles | San Diego : 99 miles |
| Dallas : 1247 miles | San Jose : 309 miles | Jacksonville : 2152 miles |
| Indianapolis : 1820 miles | San Francisco : 377 miles | Austin : 1229 miles |
| Columbus : 1988 miles | Fort Worth : 1214 miles | Charlotte : 2127 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Torrance, CA
Elementary schools in Torrance
Anza Elementary
District of Torrance UnifiedLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 633
Arlington Elementary
District of Torrance UnifiedLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 585
Edison Elementary
District of Torrance UnifiedLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 495
Evelyn Carr Elementary
District of Torrance UnifiedLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 335
Fern Elementary
District of Torrance UnifiedLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 598
Halldale Elementary
District of Los Angeles UnifiedLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 553
Hickory Elementary
District of Torrance UnifiedLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 953
Howard Wood Elementary
District of Torrance UnifiedLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 424
John Adams Elementary
District of Torrance UnifiedLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 428
Joseph Arnold Elementary
District of Torrance UnifiedLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 686
Lincoln Elementary
District of Torrance UnifiedLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 469
Meyler Street Elementary
District of Los Angeles UnifiedLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 758
Riviera Elementary
District of Torrance UnifiedLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 655
Seaside Elementary
District of Torrance UnifiedLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 558
Torrance Elementary
District of Torrance UnifiedLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 517
Towers Elementary
District of Torrance UnifiedLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 610
Van Deene Avenue Elementary
District of Los Angeles UnifiedLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6
Students : 350
Victor Elementary
District of Torrance UnifiedLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 977
Walteria Elementary
District of Torrance UnifiedLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 682
Yukon Elementary
District of Torrance UnifiedLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 292
Middle schools in Torrance
Bert M. Lynn Middle
District of Torrance UnifiedLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 724
Calle Mayor Middle
District of Torrance UnifiedLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 790
Casimir Middle
District of Torrance UnifiedLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 692
Edward J. Richardson Middle
District of Torrance UnifiedLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 691
J. H. Hull Middle
District of Torrance UnifiedLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 716
Jefferson Middle
District of Torrance UnifiedLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 653
Madrona Middle
District of Torrance UnifiedLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 715
Philip Magruder Middle
District of Torrance UnifiedLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 586
High schools in Torrance
Gene Drevno Community Day
District of Torrance UnifiedLowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 12
Students : 22
North High
District of Torrance UnifiedLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1833
Shery (Kurt T.) High (Continuation)
District of Torrance UnifiedLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 144
South High
District of Torrance UnifiedLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 2077
Southern California Regional Occupational Center
Lowest grade : 10, Highest grade : 12Torrance High
District of Torrance UnifiedLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 2022
West High
District of Torrance UnifiedLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 2050
Private schools in Torrance
ABC Playhouse
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 1Students : 90
Ambassador High School
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12Students : 67
Ascension Lutheran School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 151
Bread Of Life Church Kindergarten
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : KStudents : 5
Center For Learning Unlimited
Lowest grade : 3, Highest grade : 12Students : 22
Childrens Place
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6Students : 45
First Lutheran School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 357
Hickory Tree School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5Students : 179
Nativity School
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8Students : 224
South Bay Junior Academy
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8Students : 171
St Catherine Laboure School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 488
Switzer Learning Center
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12Students : 81
The Childrens Place School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : KStudents : 15
Torrance Montessori School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 1Students : 39
Tutor Time Learning Center
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : KStudents : 19
Leisure and activities in Torrance surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| New Horizons Golf Course | Sea Aire Park Golf Course |
| Palos Verdes Golf Club to Palos Verdes Estates 3.3 miles | Alondra Park Golf Course to Lawndale 3.5 miles |
| Dominguez Golf & Practice Center to Carson 3.6 miles | Victoria Golf Course to Carson 4.3 miles |
| Marriott Golf Course to Manhattan Beach 5.1 miles | The Lakes at El Segundo to El Segundo 6.1 miles |
| Chester Washington Golf Course to Los Angeles 6.2 miles | The Links at Terranea to Rancho Palos Verdes 7.4 miles |