Catahoula Parish, Louisiana
Catahoula Parish: parish in Louisiana, United States
About
Catahoula Parish is a county located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,407 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 9,226 inhabitants. Its county seat is Harrisonburg. The county was created 218 years ago in 1807.
County Snapshot
Catahoula Parish at a glance
Catahoula Parish currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
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Louisiana counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
JonesvillePopulation 1,950
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Quick Facts about Catahoula Parish
| Population | 9,226 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Louisiana (United States) |
| Area | 1915 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 4.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 95.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.6662,-91.8471 |
| Altitude | 56 feet / 17 meters |
| Capital | Harrisonburg |
| Establishment | January 01, 1808 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:44:52 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -12.8% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 73℉ Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Catahoula Parish is located at 31°39'58"N 91°50'49"W (31.6661700, -91.8470700). It has 2 neighbors: Avoyelles Parish and Franklin Parish.
Catahoula Parish map
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Catahoula Parish Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Catahoula Parish.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jonesville | 1,950 | Town in Louisiana, United States |
| Sicily Island | 438 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Harrisonburg | 307 | Human settlement in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, United States of America |
Weather
Rain showers likely before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. North northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipi...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Catahoula Parish decreased by 12.8% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,407 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,286 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,240 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,251 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,129 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,029 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,869 | -1.62% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,830 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,606 | -2.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,494 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,226 | -2.9% | estimation process |
People born in Catahoula Parish (3)
People born in Catahoula Parish, including politician William B. Spencer, politician William S. Peck, Sr., judge Moses J. Liddell, .
More notable people
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|---|---|---|
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