Florence, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Florence, California
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Location within Los Angeles County
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 Florence, California
Location in California
Florence, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County |  Los Angeles |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
90001
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| Area code(s) | 323 |
Florence is a community in California that is not officially a city. It is called an unincorporated community. Many people consider it part of South Los Angeles. This is true even though it is just outside the official Los Angeles city limits.
The area uses area code 323 for phone numbers. Its ZIP Code is 90001. Florence is the northern part of a larger area known as the Florence-Graham CDP.
Staying Safe in Florence
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) helps keep Florence safe. They have a station called Century Station. This station is located nearby in Lynwood. It serves the Florence community.
Learning in Florence
Students who live in the Florence-Graham area attend schools. These schools are part of the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Here are some of the schools students might attend:
- Florence Avenue Elementary School
- Parmelee Elementary School
- Edison Middle School
- John C. Fremont High School
Famous People from Florence
Some notable people have lived in Florence. One example is A. S. Nahas. He was the person who started the Nahas department store chain. He lived in Florence when he was a teenager.
