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Los Angeles is the largest city in the state of California and the second largest in the United States. It spans over 498.3 square miles (1,290.6 km2) in Southern California. Additionally, the Los Angeles metropolitan area is home to nearly 12.9 million residents.

Los Angeles was founded by Spanish governor Felipe de Neve as El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles de la Porciúncula. It became a part of Mexico in 1821, following its independence from Spain. Los Angeles was incorporated as a municipality five months before California achieved statehood.




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