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Los Angeles overview
Los Angeles (orange) and the other large cities of United States
Los Angeles lies in California in United States at 34.05°N, 118.24°W, about 89 m above sea level. The local time zone is America/Los_Angeles (UTC-7); GeoNames classifies it as a district seat.
It is smaller than New York City (8,804,190) and larger than Chicago (2,664,452). The largest city in United States is New York City with 8,804,190 people; the capital, Washington, has 689,545.
The national capital, Washington, is about 3,692 km away; the nearest large city is East Los Angeles, 7 km from Los Angeles.
United States as a whole has a live population of 349,544,454 (+0.5% a year) and ranks #3 of 238 countries — see the United States population page for the full statistics and the United States atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Los Angeles
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| East Los Angeles California | 7 km | 126,496 |
| Glendale California | 10 km | 201,020 |
| Pasadena California | 14 km | 142,250 |
| Inglewood California | 14 km | 111,666 |
| Burbank California | 16 km | 105,319 |
| Downey California | 16 km | 114,219 |
| El Monte California | 20 km | 116,732 |
| Norwalk California | 22 km | 107,140 |
Largest cities in United States
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York City | New York | 8,804,190 |
| 2 | Los Angeles | California | 3,820,914 |
| 3 | Chicago | Illinois | 2,664,452 |
| 4 | Houston | Texas | 2,314,157 |
| 5 | Phoenix | Arizona | 1,650,070 |
| 6 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | 1,573,916 |
| 7 | San Antonio | Texas | 1,526,656 |
| 8 | San Diego | California | 1,404,452 |
| 9 | Dallas | Texas | 1,326,087 |
| 10 | Jacksonville | Florida | 1,009,833 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Los Angeles?
Los Angeles has about 3,820,914 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Los Angeles the capital of United States?
No. The capital of United States is Washington (689,545 people), about 3,692 km away. Los Angeles is the 2nd largest city of the country and a district seat.
How big is Los Angeles compared with the rest of United States?
Its 3,820,914 residents are 1.1% of the 349,544,454 people living in United States today. New York City is larger with 8,804,190 people.
Where is Los Angeles?
In California, United States, at latitude 34.05 and longitude -118.24, 89 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include East Los Angeles (7 km), Glendale (10 km), Pasadena (14 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Los Angeles Population 2026 — United States. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/united-states/los-angeles/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/united-states/los-angeles/">Los Angeles Population 2026 — United States</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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