| Little Ethiopia | |
| Settlement Type: | Neighborhood of Los Angeles |
| Pushpin Map: | United States Los Angeles Western |
| Pushpin Label Position: | bottom |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location within Western Los Angeles |
| Coordinates: | 34.055°N -118.3664°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Los Angeles |
| Subdivision Type3: | City |
| Postal Code: | 90019 |
| Area Code: | 323 |
| Timezone: | Pacific |
Little Ethiopia is a neighborhood in the central region of Los Angeles. It is known for its collection of Ethiopian restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques and thrift stores.[1]
The neighborhood of Little Ethiopia dates back to the early 1990s. The area has a high concentration of Ethiopian businesses and restaurants, as well as a significant concentration of residents of Ethiopian and Eritrean ancestry.[2] [3]
In the 1990s, the neighborhood was called "Little Addis", referring to Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa.[4] In 2002, the city officially bestowed the name "Little Ethiopia" on the neighborhood.[5] By 2006, there were 15 Ethiopian businesses in the neighborhood, including restaurants, markets, a clothing store, a hair salon and a travel agency.
Little Ethiopia is located on Fairfax Avenue between Olympic Boulevard and Whitworth Drive.[1] [6] The neighborhood of Carthay Square is west and Wilshire Vista is east. Faircrest Heights is southwest, Picfair Village is southeast and Miracle Mile is northeast.