where is south central

South Central can mean a few different places, but the most common meaning is South Los Angeles in California , formerly called South Central Los Angeles.

Common meanings

• Los Angeles: the neighborhood/area in southern Los Angeles, California.

• U.S. region: the South Central states usually refer to Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas.

• Other uses: there are also places and organizations with “South Central” in the name, including South Central Railway in India.

Most likely answer

If you meant the place people usually talk about in the U.S., it’s in Los Angeles, California. If you meant the regional U.S. term, it points to the south-central part of the country , especially the four-state West South Central region.

Quick note

The phrase is ambiguous on its own, so the intended meaning depends on context.