List of cities in Los Angeles County, California facts for kids
Los Angeles County is a very large and exciting place in California. It's home to millions of people and many different communities. Within this big county, there are 88 special areas called cities. Each of these cities has its own local government. This means they have their own leaders and rules to help manage things for the people who live there.
What is an Incorporated City?
When a place becomes an "incorporated city," it means the people living there decided to form their own official government. This government can then make local laws, provide services like police and fire departments, and manage things like parks and roads. It's like a community getting its own official team to run things!
Who Runs a City?
Each city in Los Angeles County has a Mayor and a City council.
- The Mayor is often like the main leader or spokesperson for the city.
- The City Council is a group of elected officials. They work together to make important decisions and create rules for the city. They listen to what the people want and try to make the city a great place to live.
Cities in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County has a huge variety of cities, from very big ones to much smaller ones.
- The largest city by population is Los Angeles, which is one of the biggest cities in the entire United States.
- Some cities are very old, like Los Angeles itself, which became a city way back in 1850!
- Others are much newer, like Santa Clarita and West Hollywood, which became cities in the 1980s.
- The populations of these cities also vary a lot. Some have hundreds of thousands of people, while others might have just a few hundred. For example, Industry has a very small population, while Long Beach is home to many people.
Each city has its own unique history, culture, and things that make it special. They all work to serve their residents and make their communities better.
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Ciudades del condado de Los Ángeles para niños
- List of cities and towns in the San Francisco Bay Area
- List of municipalities in California
