Map showing City of gardena with surrounding cities and communities.
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General Law city
Incorporated: September 11, 1930
City Hall: 1700 W 162nd St, Gardena, California 90247-3778
City Telephone: (310) 217-9500
Website: 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+ (2010 Census): 14.1% (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)
Founded by Spencer R. Thorpe. The name was derived from the generic term garden.
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