Boyle Heights, Los Angeles
Neighborhood of Los Angeles in California, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Boyle Heights, historically known as Paredón Blanco (Spanish for "White Bluff"),[2][3][4] is a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, located east of the Los Angeles River. It is one of the city's most notable and historic Chicano/Mexican-American communities and is known as a bastion of Chicano culture, hosting cultural landmarks like Mariachi Plaza and events like the annual Día de los Muertos celebrations.[5]
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Boyle Heights | |
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Coordinates: 34.03389°N 118.20444°W / 34.03389; -118.20444 | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Los Angeles |
City | Los Angeles |
Government | |
• City Council | Kevin de León (D) |
• State Assembly | Miguel Santiago (D) |
• State Senate | Maria Elena Durazo (D) |
• U.S. House | Jimmy Gomez (D) |
Area | |
• Total | 6.5 sq mi (17 km2) |
Population (2000)[1] | |
• Total | 92,785 |
• Density | 14,262/sq mi (5,507/km2) |
ZIP Codes | 90023, 90033, 90063 |
Area code(s) | 213/323 |
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