Compton, California

Compton is a city located in southern Los Angeles County, California, USA. It is often considered to be the heart of the South Los Angeles area, formerly known as a part of South Central Los Angeles. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 93,493. The city has at times been notorious for gang violence, a reputation perhaps exaggerated by the rise to prominence of local gangsta rap group NWA during the 1980s (see Straight Outta Compton). Currently the most feared and biggest gangs from Compton are the Latino gangs, Compton Varrio Tortilla Flats, Compton Varrio 70's, Compton Varrio Largo 36 and Compton Varrio Alondra.

Transportation

The city of Compton is known as the "Hub City" because of its unique position in the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Five freeways outline the general boundaries of the city and provide superior access to destinations throughout the region. These include Interstate Highways 105, 110, 710, and 405, along with State Highway 91.

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105 - 110 - 710 - 405

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The Metro Blue Line light rail runs north-south through the city; Compton Station is in the heart of the city, adjacent to the Renaissance Shopping Center. The Blue Line connects Downtown Los Angeles to South Los Angeles, Compton, Carson, and Long Beach. Riders can transfer to the Metro Green Line to cross South LA east-west, or to the Metro Red Line subway in Downtown LA to travel to Mid-City, Hollywood, the Valley, or Union Station, transfer point for Pasadena-bound Metro Gold Line trains and Metrolink commuter trains.

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Metro Blue Line - Light rail - Compton Station - Metro Green Line - Metro Red Line - Metro Gold Line

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The Long Beach and Los Angeles Ports are less than a 20 minutes' drive from downtown Compton, providing easy access to international destinations for customers, suppliers and leisure travelers. The Alameda Corridor, a passageway for 25% of all U.S. waterborne international trade, runs directly through the Compton from north to south.

Related Topics:
Long Beach - Los Angeles

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Compton/Woodley Airport is a small general aviation airport located in the city. It lies within busy airspace, as it is situated within a few miles of both Los Angeles International Airport and Long Beach Municipal Airport.

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General aviation - Airport - Los Angeles International Airport - Long Beach Municipal Airport

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Collectively, these multi?faceted transportation links lend justification to the City?s familiar name "the Hub City."

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