Area code 626

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Map of California numbering plan areas (blue) and border states. Area code 626 is shown in red.

Area code 626 is a California telephone area code that was split from area code 818 on June 14, 1997. It covers most of the San Gabriel Valley and nearby areas in the northeastern portion of Los Angeles County, California, U.S., including Arcadia, Monrovia, El Monte, most of Pasadena and West Covina. Culturally, the 626 area code is also associated with its Hispanic, Chinese, and Taiwanese-American presence.[1]

Cities and communities in the 626 area code

See also

References

  1. ↑ Xia, Rosanna (27 August 2012). "Asian American youth culture is coming of age in 'the 626'" – via LA Times.
California area codes: 209, 213/323, 310/424, 341/510, 408/669, 415/628, 442/760, 530, 559, 562, 619, 626, 650, 657/714, 661, 707, 747/818, 805, 831, 858, 909, 916, 925, 949, 951
North: 661
West: 323, 747/818 Area code 626 East: 442/760, 909
South: 562, 657/714

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