History A large portion of Montebello was originally part of Rancho Paso de Bartolo, acquired in 1847 by Pío Pico, the last Governor of Alta California. At the 2020 census, the population estimate was 63,833. In the early 20th century, Montebello was a well-known source for oil reserves. It is considered part of the Gateway Cities, and is a member of the Gateway Cities Council of Governments. 8 mi (13 km) east of downtown Los Angeles.
Montebello ( Italian for 'Beautiful Mountain') is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States, located just east of East Los Angeles and southwest of San Gabriel Valley.
