The town of Monterey Park, California is a Chinese enclave in the San Gabriel Valley.
Monterey Park, California is a predominantly Chinese enclave in the San Gabriel Valley. It is located between Alhambra and Rosemead and was incorporated as an independent city in 1955. In the 1990s, it was estimated that over 70% of its residents were ethnically Chinese. The town’s population has increased significantly since its incorporation to over 57,000 in 2015. It has also been named one of America’s “Top 100 Places to Live” by Money Magazine.
What are some facts about Monterey Park?
- Monterey Park was originally called Montebello.
- The first residents were mostly fruit growers.
- It became a city after annexation by Los Angeles County.
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