Norwalk is a suburban city located in Los Angeles County, United States, California. The population exceeds 105,000 people. It is California's 58th most densely populated City. Norwalk was established in the late 19th century, and was incorporated in 1957 as a city. It is located in downtown Los Angeles 17 miles to the east and is part of the Greater Los Angeles area. Rwalk is a member of the Council of Governments of Gateway Cities. The sister cities of Norwalk are Morelia, in Michoac?n, Mexico, and Hermosillo, in Sonora, Mexico.