South Whittier, California

South Whittier: Census designated place

About

South Whittier is a CDP located in the county of Los Angeles in the U.S. state of California.

Exploring South Whittier: A Vibrant Los Angeles Suburb

Nestled between Los Angeles and Orange County, the community of South Whittier provides a diverse suburban living experience with a friendly small town vibe.

Overview of South Whittier

South Whittier is an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County with about 57,000 residents across 5.8 square miles. It was developed in the late 19th century and later became a thriving suburb.

The community has a longstanding Mexican American heritage. Today over 65% of residents are Latino. This culture shines through in the area’s taco shops, businesses, murals, and events. Spanish is commonly spoken throughout South Whittier.

Things to Do

Top attractions and activities in South Whittier include:

  • Shopping and dining at the Los Nietos Mall
  • Catching a show at the historic Whittier Community Theatre
  • Hiking and biking along the San Gabriel River Trail
  • Learning about nature at the Whittier Narrows Nature Center
  • Exploring Mexican art and shops along Greenleaf Ave

Annual Events

Annual cultural events include Mexican Independence Day celebrations in September and Dia de los Muertos in October. Whittier also hosts a popular Christmas Parade each December.

With its small town charm and Latino heritage, South Whittier offers a taste of Southern California’s diversity and cultures.

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Location of South Whittier on California map.

Quick Facts about South Whittier

Population : 57,156
Country : United States of America
State : California (United States)
County : Los Angeles County
Postal code : 90602
Water as percent of area : 0.16%
Land as percent of area : 99.84%
Altitude : 177 feet / 54 meters
Time Zone : Pacific Time Zone, UTC−08:00, UTC−07:00
Local time : 03:51:49 (21st November 2024)
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Geography

South Whittier is located at 33°57'1"N 118°2'21"W (33.9501500, -118.0391700).

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Schools in South Whittier

College & universities near South Whittier, CA

Code Name City ZIP
443207 NTMA Training Centers of Southern California Santa Fe Springs (CA) 90670
125763 Whittier College Whittier (CA) 90601
444325 ATI College-Norwalk Whitter (CA) 90603-0000
476595 Medical Allied Career Center Santa Fe Springs (CA) 90670-4710
457253 Beyond 21st Century Beauty Academy Santa Fe Springs (CA) 90670

Stations (46)

Amtrak & bus stations near South Whittier, CA

Code Name Address Type
FUL Fullerton Transportation Center 120 East Santa Fe Avenue RAIL
LAX Los Angeles Union Station 800 North Alameda Street RAIL
ANA Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center 2150 East Katella Avenue RAIL
PAS Pasadena, California 150 South Los Robles Ave. BUS
LBC Long Beach, California 601 North Long Beach Blvd. BUS

Post offices near South Whittier

Post Office Name City ZIP
Santa Fe Plaza Post Office Whittier (CA) 90605
Whittier Post Office Whittier (CA) 90605
Bailey Post Office Whittier (CA) 90601
Santa Fe Spring Post Office Santa Fe Springs (CA) 90670
Los N Post Office Whittier (CA) 90606

Other cities in Los Angeles County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Los Angeles County , CA. (more)

City Name Population Title
Los Angeles 3,970,219 The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
Long Beach 454,681 The second most populous city in California, Long Beach is a major center for business, manufacturing, and tourism.
Santa Clarita 209,990 The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Glendale 197,747 The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Hollywood 167,664 District in Los Angeles, California, United States
Lancaster 155,822 The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Palmdale 150,498 The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Pomona 149,212 The sixth most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Torrance 141,553 The third most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Pasadena 141,045 The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
East Los Angeles 126,496 Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States
El Monte 112,344 The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Downey 109,202 The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Inglewood 107,203 The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Santa Maria 105,851 The third most populous city in Santa Barbara County, California.
West Covina 103,656 The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

Distance to Other Cities

South Whittier distances to largest California cities