Monday, February 11, 2008
Chapter 1: Introduction
Size & Location
The County of Los Angeles is located in Southern California wedged between the counties of Ventura, Kern, San Bernadino, and Orange. It is comprised of 88 cities that span across an area of 4,084 square miles, making it one of the nation's largest counties.
Climate
The climate of Los Angeles can vary from city to city, but it is characterized by its hot summers with temperatures reaching 90°F or higher, and the winter months having mild temperatures with rainfall averages highest during the months of January, February, and March with approximately 3 inches. In areas of higher elevation, such as the mountains of the Angeles National Forest, temperatures during the winter months are lower and snowfall covers the surface.
Population
With 10,331,939 resisents, Los Angeles is the largest county in the nation. Los Angeles county residents account for twenty 27% of California's population. The largest city in the couty is Los Angeles with over four million people calling it home.
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