Explore Montebello local geography, civic resources and voter guides, with dated official population and registration facts for Los Angeles County.
At a glance: Montebello is an incorporated city in Los Angeles County. Population: 62,994 (California Department of Finance estimate as of January 1, 2026). Registered voters: 35,190 (California Secretary of State, as of September 4, 2026).
Montebello occupies the southwestern San Gabriel Valley, where urban neighborhoods meet the Montebello Hills. Whittier Boulevard forms an established commercial corridor through a city whose terrain becomes more pronounced toward the north. The city's Recreation and Community Services system combines parks, pools, courts, a senior center, and cultural gathering spaces. Grant Rea Park is a recognizable local recreation destination, while the department's Victoria Avenue office coordinates facility reservations. Montebello incorporated on October 15, 1920, and is a general-law city with council-manager government. Its City Clerk is an elected office, supported by professional staff responsible for records, legislative documentation, and impartial election administration.
The city's official clerk page identifies the City Clerk as an elected office with a four-year term.
Consult the Parks & Facilities page and Recreation and Community Services. The city states that reservations require staff approval and payment before confirmation.
The City Clerk processes city public-records requests. Use https://lavote.gov for county voter registration and voting information.
35,190 (California Secretary of State, as of September 4, 2026).
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