Rancho Palos Verdes, California | |
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![]() Rancho Palos Verdes Coastline | |
Nickname(s): RPV, PV | |
![]() Location of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes in Los Angeles County, California | |
Coordinates: 33°45′30″N 118°21′51″W / 33.75833°N 118.36417°W | |
Country | ![]() |
State | ![]() |
County | Los Angeles |
Incorporated | September 7, 1973[1] |
Founded by | Juan Jose Sepulveda |
Named after | “Ranch Of Green Sticks” |
Government | |
• Mayor | John Cruikshank [2] |
• Mayor Pro Tem | Eric Alegria |
• City Council | Barbara Ferraro David Bradley Paul Seo |
• City Manager | Ara Mihranian |
Area | |
• Total | 13.47 sq mi (34.89 km2) |
• Land | 13.47 sq mi (34.89 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 42,287 |
• Density | 3,082.69/sq mi (1,190.27/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
ZIP code | 90275[5] |
Area code(s) | 310/424[6] |
FIPS code | 06-59514 |
GNIS feature IDs | 255967, 2411516 |
Website | rpvca |
Rancho Palos Verdes is a coastal city located in south Los Angeles County, California. Incorporated on September 7, 1973, the city has a population of 42,287 as reported in the 2020 United States census.[7] Rancho Palos Verdes sits atop the bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, neighboring three other cities in the Palos Verdes Hills, namely Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, and Rolling Hills Estates. It is known for its extensive nature preserves and hiking trails, and its school district, as well as high property values.[8]