Nearby cities: Bell, Compton, Huntington Park, Lynwood, Maywood, South Gate
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Los Angeles is located in southwest California, and is subject to earthquakes due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire. Boasting a population of 3,898,747, Los Angeles is California's most populous city, the 2nd-largest city in the United States and the 45th-largest city in the world. Los Angeles also anchors the world's 13th-largest metropolitan area, which accounts for 17.7 million people spread out over much of coastal Southern California. Los Angeles sits in Los Angeles County and serves as the county seat.