Watts, Los Angeles
This article concerns the neighborhood in Los Angeles; for the former independent city, see Watts, California Neighborhood of Los Angeles in County of Los Angeles, California, United States Watts Neighborhood of Los Angeles Watts’ most famous landmark, the Watts Towers created by Simon Rodia Location within the Greater Los Angeles Area Coordinates: 33°56′30″N 118°14′30″W / 33.94167°N 118.24167°W / 33.94167; -118.24167 Country United States State California County County of Los Angeles City City of Los Angeles Government • City Council Joe Buscaino • State Assembly Isadore Hall, III (D) • State Senate Roderick Wright (D) • U.S. House Nanette Barragán (D) Area [1] • Total 2.0 sq mi (5 km 2 ) Population (2000) [1] • Total 34,830 • Density 17,350/sq mi (6,700/km 2 ) ZIP Code 90002 Area code(s) 323 Watts is a neighborhood in southern Los Angeles, California. It is located within the South Los Angeles region, bordering the cities of Lynwood and South Gate, and the unincorpora...