Louisiana, US
Louisiana: State in the southern United States
About
Louisiana is a southern state located along the Gulf of Mexico known for its Cajun and Creole culture. It is bordered by Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, and the Gulf.
Some key facts about Louisiana:
- Capital: Baton Rouge
- Population: Around 4.6 million
- Area: 52,378 square miles (31st largest state)
- Nickname: The Pelican State
Louisiana's geography consists of swamps, marshes, forests, farmland, and long miles of coastline. The Mississippi River runs through it, and Louisiana contains the Atchafalaya River Basin wetlands. The climate is humid subtropical with long hot summers.
New Orleans is the most populous city, known for jazz music, Mardi Gras celebrations, and Creole cuisine. Other major metro areas include Baton Rouge and Shreveport. The Port of New Orleans drives the economy.
Louisiana's culture blends French, Spanish, African, and American influences. Cajuns settled the bayous, which retain French language and customs. Local cuisine features spicy Creole dishes like gumbo, jambalaya and po' boys.
Louisiana offers many outdoor activities - fishing, boating, swamp tours, museums, and lively festivals. The state faces environmental challenges like coastal erosion and frequent storms.
In summary, Louisiana provides a unique window into Francophone heritage and vibrant melting-pot traditions through its incomparable food, music, language and laid-back lifestyle.
Quick Facts about Louisiana
| Population : | 4,645,318 |
| Country : | United States of America |
| Different from : | La (surname particle) |
| Head of government : | Governor of Louisiana |
| Area : | 135382 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 17.52% |
| Land as percent of area : | 82.48% |
| Easternmost point : | Point(-88.818091111 29.907376111) |
| Northernmost point : | Point(-93.9215 33.0196) |
| Legislative body : | Louisiana State Legislature |
| Named for : | Louis XIV of France |
| Altitude : | 98 feet / 30 meters |
| Capital : | Baton Rouge |
| Establishment : | April 04, 1812 (213 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone, UTC−06:00, America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 22:35:11 (12th May 2025) |
Geography
Louisiana is located at 31°0'2"N 92°0'1"W (31.0004700, -92.0004000). It has 3 neighbors: Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas.
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The largest city of Louisiana is New Orleans with a population of 389,476. Other cities include, Baton Rouge population 219,052, Shreveport population 184,786, Metairie Terrace population 142,489 and Metairie population 138,481. See all Louisiana cities & populated places.
Largest Cities in Louisiana (more)
Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Louisiana.
| City Name | Title | County | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area. | Orleans Parish | 389,476 |
| Baton Rouge | The capital of Louisiana. | East Baton Rouge Parish | 219,052 |
| Shreveport | The second most populous city in Louisiana. | Caddo Parish | 184,786 |
| Metairie Terrace | A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. | Jefferson Parish | 142,489 |
| Metairie | The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana. | Jefferson Parish | 138,481 |
| Lafayette | The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana. | Lafayette Parish | 126,535 |
| Lake Charles | The second most populous city in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. | Calcasieu Parish | 78,433 |
| Bossier City | The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. | Bossier Parish | 68,159 |
| Kenner | The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. | Jefferson Parish | 66,288 |
| Monroe | The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. | Ouachita Parish | 46,998 |
| City of Alexandria | Largest city and parish seat of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States | Rapides Parish | 46,180 |
| Alexandria | The capital of Louisiana. | Rapides Parish | 45,573 |
| Marrero | CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana | Jefferson Parish | 33,141 |
| Houma | Only incorporated city and parish seat of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States | Terrebonne Parish | 32,467 |
| Laplace | Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States of America | Saint John the Baptist Parish | 29,872 |
| Central | Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States | East Baton Rouge Parish | 29,450 |
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- Official Website
Official website of Louisiana
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Louisiana has 3 neighbours.
- Arkansas state of the United States of America
- Mississippi state of the United States of America
- Texas state in the southern United States
- Richland Parish
- St. Tammany Parish
- Webster Parish
- Acadia Parish
- Union Parish
- Evangeline Parish
- Franklin Parish
- St. Mary Parish
- Lafourche Parish
- Allen Parish
- Bossier Parish
- Jackson Parish
- DeSoto Parish
- St. James Parish
- St. Charles Parish
- Winn Parish
- Claiborne Parish
- St. Helena Parish
- Jefferson Davis Parish
- Concordia Parish
- Lafayette Parish
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Plaquemines Parish
- Livingston Parish
- Natchitoches Parish
- Lincoln Parish
- St. John the Baptist Parish
- Morehouse Parish
- Tangipahoa Parish
- Grant Parish
- Vernon Parish
- West Carroll Parish
- Assumption Parish
- West Baton Rouge Parish
- West Feliciana Parish
- Beauregard Parish
- Orleans Parish
- East Carroll Parish
- East Feliciana Parish
- St. Bernard Parish
- Rapides Parish
- Jefferson Parish
- Washington Parish
- Red River Parish
- St. Martin Parish
- Ouachita Parish
- Avoyelles Parish
- Calcasieu Parish
- Madison Parish
- La Salle Parish
- Bienville Parish
- Cameron Parish
- Terrebonne Parish
- St. Landry Parish
- Sabine Parish
- Caldwell Parish
- Catahoula Parish
- Caddo Parish
- Ascension Parish
- Tensas Parish
- Vermilion Parish
- Iberville Parish
- Iberia Parish
- Pointe Coupee Parish
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1910 | 1,656,388 | - | census |
| 1920 | 1,798,509 | 7.9% | census |
| 1930 | 2,101,593 | 14.42% | census |
| 1940 | 2,363,880 | 11.1% | census |
| 1950 | 2,683,516 | 11.91% | census |
| 1960 | 3,257,022 | 17.61% | census |
| 1970 | 3,641,306 | 10.55% | census |
| 1980 | 4,205,900 | 13.42% | census |
| 1990 | 4,219,973 | 0.33% | census |
| 2000 | 4,468,976 | 5.57% | census |
| 2010 | 4,533,372 | 1.42% | census |
| 2011 | 4,575,625 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,600,972 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,624,527 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,644,013 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,664,628 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,678,135 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,670,560 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,659,690 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,648,794 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,645,318 | -0.07% | estimation process |
People born in Louisiana (200)
People born in Louisiana, including librarian Ernestine H. Stevens, musician Jimmy Wilson, actress Tia Texada, .
List
- The Axeman of New Orleans (unidentified serial killer) was born in 01/01/1970
- Delphine LaLaurie (French créole Serial Killer) she was born in 19/03/1787
- Lead Belly (American folk and blues musician) he was born in 29/01/1885
- Don Wilkerson (American musician) he was born in 06/07/1932
- Eddie South (American musician) he was born in 27/11/1904
- Mutt Carey (American musician) he was born in 17/09/1891
- Beverly Matherne (American writer) she was born in 15/03/1946
- Memphis Minnie (American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter) she was born in 03/06/1896
- Amédé Ardoin (American Louisiana Creole musician) he was born in 11/03/1898
- Tommy Ladnier (Jazz cornetist/trumpeter) he was born in 28/05/1900
- Teddy Grace (American jazz singer) she was born in 26/06/1905
- Faith Hunter (American author) she was born in 01/01/1953
- Brent Albright (American professional wrestler) he was born in 28/11/1978
- Bel Abbey (American anthropologist) he was born in 10/04/1916
- Benjamin Atkins (American serial killer) he was born in 26/08/1968
- Dee Brown (American writer) he was born in 29/02/1908
- W. G. Snuffy Walden (American musician and composer of film and television soundtracks) he was born in 13/02/1950
- Monk Hazel (American musician) he was born in 15/08/1903
Other places with the same name (2)
- Louisiana , Missouri town in Pike County, Missouri, United States with a population of 3,219 people.
Louisiana Counties (more)
East Baton Rouge Parish
East Baton Rouge Parish, parish in Louisiana, United States
Jefferson Parish
Jefferson Parish, parish in Louisiana, United States
Orleans Parish
Orleans Parish, New Orleans consolidated city-parish in Louisiana, United States
| County Name | Population |
|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish | 439,729 |
| Jefferson Parish | 432,346 |
| Orleans Parish | 389,476 |
| Saint Tammany Parish | 263,446 |
| Lafayette Parish | 246,518 |
| Caddo Parish | 237,479 |
| Calcasieu Parish | 203,310 |
| Ouachita Parish | 152,439 |
| Livingston Parish | 143,737 |
| Tangipahoa Parish | 136,765 |
| Ascension Parish | 128,665 |
| Rapides Parish | 128,567 |
| Bossier Parish | 127,275 |
| Terrebonne Parish | 109,859 |
| Lafourche Parish | 97,596 |
| Saint Landry Parish | 81,440 |
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