South Pasadena, California

"South Pas" redirects here. For the school, see South Pasadena High School.
For other uses, see South Pass (disambiguation).

South Pasadena, California
City
Clockwise: South Pasadena Middle School; South Pasadena Public Library; Adobe Flores
Flag of South Pasadena, California
Flag
Official seal of South Pasadena, California
Seal
Nickname: 
City of Trees
Location of South Pasadena in Los Angeles County, California
Location of South Pasadena in Los Angeles County, California
South Pasadena, California is located in the United States
South Pasadena, California
South Pasadena, California
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 34°6′58″N 118°9′1″W / 34.11611°N 118.15028°W / 34.11611; -118.15028[1]
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles
Incorporated (city)March 2, 1888[2]
Government
 • TypeCity Council/City Manager[3]
 • City council[6]Mayor Evelyn G. Zneimer (NPP) Mayor Pro Tem Jack Donovan (NPP)
Janet Braun (NPP)
Michael A. Cacciotti (D)
Jon Primuth (NPP)
 • City TreasurerZhen Tao [4]
 • City AttorneyRozanne M. Diaz [5]
Area
[7]
 • Total3.42 sq mi (8.85 km2)
 • Land3.41 sq mi (8.83 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)  0.35%
Elevation
[1]
659 ft (201 m)
Population
 (2020)[8]
 • Total26,943
 • Density7,431.0/sq mi (2,869.11/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
91030/91031 (PO box)[9]
Area code323/626[10]
FIPS code06-73220
GNIS feature IDs1661479, 2411940
Websitewww.southpasadenaca.gov

South Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 25,619, up from 24,292 in the 2000 census. It is located in West San Gabriel Valley. It is 3.42 square miles (8.9 km2) in area and lies between the city of Pasadena, of which it was once a part, and the metropolis of Los Angeles.[11] South Pasadena is the oldest self-builder of floats in the historic Tournament of Roses Parade.[12]

  1. ^ a b "South Pasadena". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved November 6, 2014.
  2. ^ "California Cities by Incorporation Date". California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions. Archived from the original (Word) on October 17, 2013. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  3. ^ "City Manager's Office". South Pasadena, CA. South Pasadena. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  4. ^ "City Treasurer". South Pasadena, CA. South Pasadena. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  5. ^ Tansey, Ben (June 9, 2023). "NEW CITY ATTORNEY". website. NEXUSPLEX. News & Lifestyle Publication Covering South Pasadena/Pasadena Metro & Surrounding Areas. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  6. ^ "Your City Council". South Pasadena Gov. South Pasadena. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  7. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
  8. ^ "US Census Bureau". www.census.gov. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  9. ^ "USPS — ZIP Code Lookup — Find a ZIP+ 4 Code By City Results". Archived from the original on February 5, 2012. Retrieved January 18, 2007.
  10. ^ "Number Administration System — NPA and City/Town Search Results". Archived from the original on September 26, 2007. Retrieved January 18, 2007.
  11. ^ "City of South Pasadena, California – About South Pasadena". Ci.south-pasadena.ca.us. Archived from the original on May 14, 2011. Retrieved November 18, 2011.
  12. ^ "South Pasadena Tournament of Roses". South Pasadena Tournament of Roses. Retrieved January 13, 2012.