Pico Rivera, California
| Pico Rivera, California | |
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| Pico Rivera | |
 Location of Pico Rivera in Los Angeles County, California |
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 Pico Rivera, California
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| Coordinates: 33°59′20″N 118°5′21″W / 33.98889°N 118.08917°WCoordinates: 33°59′20″N 118°5′21″W / 33.98889°N 118.08917°W | |
| Country |  United States of America |
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 California
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| County |
 Los Angeles
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| Incorporated | January 29, 1958 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-manager |
| • Mayor | Bob Archuleta |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.882 sq mi (23.003 km2) |
| • Land | 8.296 sq mi (21.485 km2) |
| • Water | 0.586 sq mi (1.518 km2) 6.60% |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Population (April 1, 2010) | |
| • Total | 62,942 |
| • Estimate (2013) | 63,771 |
| • Density | 7,100/sq mi (2,700/km2) |
| Time zone | Pacific (UTC−8) |
| • Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC−7) |
| ZIP codes | 90660–90662 |
| Area code | 562 |
| FIPS code | 06-56924 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1652773 |
| Website | www |
Pico Rivera is a city located in southeastern Los Angeles County, California, United States. The city is situated approximately 11 miles (18 km) southeast of downtown Los Angeles, on the eastern edge of the Los Angeles basin, and on the southern edge of the area known as the San Gabriel Valley. The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, as well as Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), are in close proximity. The 2010 census reported that the city had a population of 62,942. Facilitated by annexations, it has grown to approximately 9 square miles (23 km2).
Pico Rivera was founded in 1958 , from the merger of the long-standing unincorporated communities of Pico (named for Pío Pico, the last Mexican governor of California) and Rivera. Situated on a rich alluvial plain between the Rio Hondo and the San Gabriel River, the area was once predominantly agricultural; but, at the end of WWII, the fast rising demand for homes lured builders to the attractive terrain. Since the 1950s, it has been both residential as well as industrial. It had a Ford Motor Company plant for many years: Los Angeles Assembly. Pico Rivera lies below the Whittier Narrows, making it one of the “Gateway Cities”.
In January 1958, 56 percent of the electorate voted for incorporation. They approved a Council-Manager form of government, and the name “Pico Rivera” was established for the new city. Five citizens were chosen from a slate of 24 candidates to serve as members of the first City Council; Pico Rivera officially became the 61st city in Los Angeles County.
The north side of the city is home to the Pico Rivera Sports Arena, where concerts and other events are held.
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