Torrance, California

Torrance Local Services

143K Residents
15.8 mi from DTLA
21 mi² Area

Torrance at a Glance

👥 143,499 Population
💰 $113,105 Median Household Income
🎂 43.1 Median Age
📐 20.52 mi² Total Area
🏙️ 6,993 People per sq mile
⛰️ 112 ft Elevation
🚗 15.8 mi 16 miles from Downtown LA (~32–48 min drive)
🌊 Coastal City 🏞️ River Access ⛰️ Mountain Area

Torrance Weather

🌙
65°F
clear sky
Torrance, CA
Feels Like 66°
Humidity 88%
Wind 2 mph
Visibility 6.2 mi
Updated at 5:30 AM
4-Day Forecast
Thursday clear sky 🌙 63° 63°
Friday clear sky 🌙 66° 66°
Saturday broken clouds ☁️ 68° 68°

About Torrance

History

Torrance is a city in the Los Angeles metropolitan area in southwestern Los Angeles County, California, United States, neighboring Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills Estates, Palos Verdes Estates, and Lomita. The city is part of what is known as the South Bay region.

Torrance was founded in October 1912 and was incorporated on May 12, 1921.

City Facts

Incorporated 1912
Government Council-manager
Official Site www.torranceca.gov

Economy

Torrance is home to the U.S. headquarters of Japanese automaker Honda and its luxury vehicle division, Acura. Robinson Helicopters are designed and built in Torrance as are Honeywell's Garrett turbochargers, used on automobile engines worldwide.

aerospace retail entertainment finance energy/oil & gas

Landmarks & Attractions

The Armed Forces Day Parade in Torrance, which was first produced in 1960, is the longest-running military parade sponsored by a city. It is held annually on Armed Forces Day, and runs down Torrance Boulevard. The parade features military vehicles, school bands, and prominent community members.

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