Boyle Heights, Los Angeles

Boyle Heights
Boundaries of Boyle Heights
as drawn by the Los Angeles Times
Boyle Heights
Location within Los Angeles
Coordinates: 34°02′02″N 118°12′16″W / 34.03389°N 118.20444°W / 34.03389; -118.20444
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles
CityLos Angeles
Government
  City CouncilYsabel Jurado (D)
  State AssemblyMiguel Santiago (D)
  State SenateMaria Elena Durazo (D)
  U.S. HouseJimmy Gomez (D)
Area
  Total
6.5 sq mi (17 km2)
Population
 (2000)
  Total
92,785
  Density14,262/sq mi (5,507/km2)
ZIP Codes
90023, 90033, 90063
Area code(s)213/323

Boyle Heights 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 home to cultural landmarks like Mariachi Plaza and events like the annual Día de los Muertos celebrations.