Ascension Parish Map, Louisiana

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Ascension Parish, Louisiana

Ascension Parish sits in southeast Louisiana, about halfway between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. The Mississippi River cuts through the western section with all of its swamps and bayous.
Locals are proud of their French heritage. You’ll hear “cher” and “bébé” tossed around in conversation. That rich culture comes alive in the parish’s festivals, food, and everyday life.
It’s Cajun country through and through. Alligators sometimes show up in people’s pools. But it’s just another day in Ascension Parish.
Category | Details |
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Parish Name | Ascension Parish |
Parish Seat | Donaldsonville |
Population | Approximately 140,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Donaldsonville, Gonzales, Sorrento, Prairieville, Geismar, St. Amant, Dutchtown |
Interstates and Highways | I-10, I-12, US-61, LA-1, LA-30, LA-22, LA-44 |
FIPS Code | 22-005 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 303 square miles (290 sq mi land, 13 sq mi water) |
Adjacent Parishes (and Direction) | East Baton Rouge Parish (North), Livingston Parish (Northeast), St. John the Baptist Parish (East), St. James Parish (Southeast), Assumption Parish (Southwest), Iberville Parish (West) |
Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
State | Louisiana |
Coordinates | 30.2026° N, 90.9127° W |
Etymology | Named after the Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church, established in Donaldsonville in the 18th century |
Major Landmarks | Houmas House Plantation, River Road African American Museum, Ascension Parish Courthouse, Pelican Point Golf Club, Donaldsonville Historic District |
Website | Ascension Parish Website |
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