Beverly Hills, California

Beverly Hills, California
Flag of Beverly Hills, California
Official seal of Beverly Hills, California
Official logo of Beverly Hills, California
Nicknames: 
"Garden Spot of the World," "B.H.," "Bev Hills," "90210,"
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Coordinates: 34°4′23″N 118°23′58″W / 34.07306°N 118.39944°W / 34.07306; -118.39944
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles
IncorporatedJanuary 28, 1914[1]
Named forBeverly Farms
Beverly, Massachusetts
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager
 • MayorLili Bosse[2]
 • Vice mayorLester Friedman[2]
 • City councilSharona Nazarian[2]
Lili Bosse
John Mirsch
 • City managerNancy Hunt-Coffey[3]
Area
 • Total5.71 sq mi (14.79 km2)
 • Land5.71 sq mi (14.78 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)  0.04%
Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total32,701
 • Density5,728.98/sq mi (2,212.00/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
ZIP codes
90209–90213[6]
Area codes310/424, 323
FIPS code06-06308
GNIS feature IDs1652672, 2409840
Websitebeverlyhills.org

Beverly Hills is a city located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. A notable and historic suburb of Los Angeles, it is located just southwest of the Hollywood Hills, approximately 12.2 miles (19.6 km) northwest of downtown Los Angeles.[7] Beverly Hills' land area totals to 5.71 square miles (14.8 km2), and (together with the neighboring smaller city of West Hollywood to the east) is entirely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles. According to the 2020 census,[8] the city has a population of 32,701; marking a decrease of 1,408 from the 2010 census count of 34,109.

In American popular culture, Beverly Hills has been known primarily as an affluent location within Greater Los Angeles, which corresponds to higher property values and taxes in the area. The city is well known for its Rodeo Drive shopping district that includes many designer brands. Throughout its history, the city has been home to many celebrities. It is noted for numerous hotels and resorts, including the Beverly Hilton and the Beverly Hills Hotel. The city has been featured in many movies, television series, music and media, in the United States and internationally.

After its initial settlement in 1828, Beverly Hills was originally a primarily agricultural community centered around Rancho Rodeo de las Aguas, a Mexican era rancho grant. Beverly Hills was first incorporated as a city in September 1914 by a group of investors who had failed to find oil but found water instead and eventually decided to develop it into a town.

  1. ^ "California Cities by Incorporation Date". California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions. Archived from the original (Word) on November 3, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  2. ^ a b c "The City of Beverly Hills Mayor and Council Members". Beverlyhills.org. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
  3. ^ "Biography of Interim City Manager Mahdi Aluzri". City of Beverly Hills. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
  4. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  5. ^ "Beverly Hills". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 20, 2014.
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  7. ^ "Downtown Los Angeles to Beverly Hills". Downtown Los Angeles to Beverly Hills. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  8. ^ "QuickFacts: Beverly Hills city, California". US Census. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved May 15, 2022.