The City of Duarte is a small progressive community located at the base of the
picturesque San Gabriel Mountains, approximately 21 miles northeast of Los
Angeles. At 6.8 square miles and a population of 21,486, Duarte isn’t the biggest
city in the valley. But it just may be the best.

Duarte is a richly diverse community of stable neighborhoods
and friendly neighbors. Lush green foothills, parks, hiking and
bike trails and beautiful new social and recreational gathering
places enhance the livability of the community.

The City of Duarte is also host to a world-renowned cancer
research center and a nationally recognized hospital dedicated
to improving the physical and mental well being of its residents.

The Gabrielino Indians once inhabited the land that is now
known as the City of Duarte. In 1841, the governor of Alta
California granted to ex-Mexican Corporal Andres Duarte and
his wife nearly 7,000 acres of prime land in the upper San
Gabriel Valley. He named the place Rancho Azusa de Duarte.

In 1957, a dedicated group of community members led the figh
for incorporation, and on August 22, 1957, their efforts paid off
with the formation of the City of Duarte and the Duarte Unified
School District. The leadership of the Duarte City Council and
the Duarte Unified School Board helped the previously
fragmented community to come together, set goals and
establish priorities for the newly created City of Duarte.