Cities of The Gateway Region
Most area residents identify with the city of Los Angeles due to its proximity, despite living in independent municipalities. The following cities are members of the Gateway Cities Council of Governments:
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Also members of the Gateway Cities Council of Governments:
- Avalon (on Catalina Island)
- Los Angeles County
- Port of Long Beach
The following cities are also considered to be parts of other regions in Los Angeles County:
San Gabriel Valley: Montebello, Whittier
East Los Angeles: Commerce, Montebello, Pico Rivera, and Whittier
South Los Angeles: Compton, Lynwood, and Inglewood
Although Carson might seem like a 'natural' fit with the Gateway Cities, it is usually considered part of the South Bay.
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