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Incorporated: September 11, 1930
City Hall: 1700 W 162nd St, Gardena 90247-3778
City Telephones: (310) 217-9500, Fax (310) 217-9683
Internet: http://www.ci.gardena.ca.us/
Population (2010 Census): 58,829 (2000 Census: 57,746; 1990 Census: 49,847) For latest State Population Estimates, click here.
Population Density (2010 Census): 10,092.5 persons per square mile
Population Age 65+ (2000 Census): 12.4% (1990 Census: 10.9%)
Population Under Age 18 (2010 Census): 22.8% (2000 Census: 25.8%; 1990 Census: 23.1%)
Land Area: 5.83 square miles (15.10 square kilometers); Water Area: 0.04 square miles (0.09 square kilometers)

Chamber of Commerce: 1204 W Gardena Blvd, Suites E&F, Gardena 90247; (310) 532-9905

Founded by Spencer R. Thorpe. The name was derived from the generic term garden.

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