Explore Temple City local geography, civic resources and voter guides, with dated official population and registration facts for Los Angeles County.
At a glance: Temple City is an incorporated city in Los Angeles County. Population: 36,584 (California Department of Finance estimate as of January 1, 2026). Registered voters: 21,242 (California Secretary of State, as of September 4, 2026).
Temple City is in the west San Gabriel Valley, about five miles southeast of Pasadena. Temple City incorporated on May 25, 1960. Temple City Parks and Recreation lists Arbor Day as an annual celebration of trees. Temple City has five councilmembers elected at large for staggered four-year terms. The mayor and mayor pro tem positions rotate annually in March. Regular council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays at 7 p.m. The city lists the Council Chambers at 5938 Kauffman Avenue as its regular council meeting venue.
Temple City Parks and Recreation lists Arbor Day as an annual celebration of trees.
Temple City has five councilmembers elected at large for staggered four-year terms. The mayor and mayor pro tem positions rotate annually in March. Regular council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays at 7 p.m. The city lists the Council Chambers at 5938 Kauffman Avenue as its regular council meeting venue.
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21,242 (California Secretary of State, as of September 4, 2026).
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