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King Memorial in Compton Map highlighting the location of Compton in southern California, United States, with surrounding states and the Pacific Ocean labeled. An inset globe in the lower left shows the general region of North America where California is situated.
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Compton: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Modified link of Web site: Official Site of the City of Compton, California, United States. Aug 11, 2026
Map added. Dec 07, 2023
Add new Web site: Official Site of the City of Compton, California, United States. Sep 15, 2017
Population data updated. Jul 27, 2011
Media added. May 19, 2008
Added new Web site: Official Site of the City of Compton, California, United States. Sep 17, 2007
Article revised. Jun 16, 2005
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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