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Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

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Jefferson Parish hugs the Mississippi River just west of New Orleans. It stretches from Lake Pontchartrain down to the Gulf of Mexico.

It’s a mix of suburban sprawl and bayou country. Metairie is the largest city and it’s where most folks live and work. You’ll find great Creole and Cajun food here. Think gumbo, jambalaya, and crawfish étouffée.

The parish has seen its share of hurricanes, but people here are resilient. On weekends, locals often go to the Lakefront for fishing or just to catch a breeze.

CategoryDetails
Parish NameJefferson Parish
Parish SeatGretna
PopulationApproximately 435,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesMetairie, Kenner, Gretna, Westwego, Harahan, Jefferson, Marrero, River Ridge, Avondale, Lafitte, Grand Isle
Interstates and HighwaysI-10, I-310, I-610, US-61, US-90, LA-23, LA-45
FIPS Code22-051
Total Area (Land and Water)665 square miles (296 sq mi land, 369 sq mi water)
Adjacent Parishes (and Direction)Orleans Parish (East), St. Bernard Parish (East), Plaquemines Parish (East), Lafourche Parish (West), St. Charles Parish (West), St. Tammany Parish (North)
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone (CT)
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.6499° N, 90.1121° W
EtymologyNamed after Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States
Major LandmarksJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Lafreniere Park, The National WWII Museum, Bayou Segnette State Park, Grand Isle State Park
WebsiteJefferson Parish Website

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