South El Monte, California

South El Monte, California
Motto: 
"Growing Our Future"
Location of South El Monte in Los Angeles County, California
South El Monte, California
Location in the contiguous United States
Coordinates: 34°2′56″N 118°2′54″W / 34.04889°N 118.04833°W / 34.04889; -118.04833
Country United States
State California
CountyLos Angeles
IncorporatedJuly 30, 1958
Government
  TypeCouncil-Manager
  MayorGloria Olmos
  Mayor Pro TemHector Delgado
  CouncilmemberRudy Bojorquez
Manuel Acosta
Larry Rodriguez
  City ManagerRene Salas
Area
  Total
2.85 sq mi (7.38 km2)
  Land2.84 sq mi (7.36 km2)
  Water0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)  0.19%
Elevation
249 ft (76 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
19,567
  Density6,900/sq mi (2,700/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific)
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
91733
Area code626
FIPS code06-72996
GNIS feature ID1656635
Websitewww.ci.south-el-monte.ca.us

South El Monte is a city in the San Gabriel Valley, in Los Angeles County, California, United States. At the 2020 census, the city had a population of 19,567, down from 20,116 at the 2010 census.