Atwater Village, Los Angeles
Atwater Village is a neighborhood in the 13th district of Los Angeles, California. Much of Atwater Village lies in the fertile Los Angeles River flood plain. Located in the northeast region of the city, Atwater borders Griffith Park and Silver Lake to the west, Glendale to the north and east and Glassell Park to the south. The eastern boundary is essentially the railroad tracks (originally, the Southern Pacific). The area has three elementary schools—two public and one private. Almost half the residents were born abroad, a high percentage for the city of Los Angeles.
Atwater Village | |
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Neighborhood of Los Angeles | |
Atwater Village Neighborhood Sign located on Glendale Boulevard at Seneca Avenue | |
Boundaries of Atwater Village as drawn by the Los Angeles Times | |
Atwater Village Location in Northeast Los Angeles | |
| Coordinates: 34°06′59″N 118°15′23″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles |
| City | Los Angeles |
| Named for | Atwater Tract, the original railroad tract beside (or at) the water of the Los Angeles River |
| Elevation | 410 ft (120 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code | 90039 |
| Area codes | 213, 323 |
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