South Gate, California

About South Gate, California

South Gate is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is part of the Gateway Cities region of southeastern Los Angeles County. In 2005 the city had an estimated total population of 103,547. The "City of South Gate" was incorporated on 20 January 1923 by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

In 1990, South Gate was one of ten U.S. communities to receive the All-America City Award from the National Civic League.

The city government has been criticized in 2002 for its corruption and one-sided votes. The city is on a progress calendar after governmental reform and improved accountability. Many new projects are under way as the city paves the way for the Gateway Communities.