Los Angeles County is a county located in the U.S. state of California. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 9,519,338 people, with a population density of about 344.66 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 4,060.00 square miles (10,515.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Los Angeles, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Los Angeles.
Geographically, Los Angeles County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Littlerock 2,830 ft and its lowest point at Glendale 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-8.