Lafayette Parish Map, Louisiana
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Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
Lafayette Parish is in the heart of Acadiana, south-central Louisiana. It’s Cajun country here everyone. From the food to the music, the culture is as rich as it gets.
The parish is home to Lafayette, a city that’s the beating heart of Cajun culture. You can’t throw a stone without hitting a spot to get great gumbo or jambalaya.
Folks here are proud of their French roots, and it shows in the food, music, and way of life. The Vermilion River snakes through the parish, giving it a touch of natural beauty.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Parish Name | Lafayette Parish |
| Parish Seat | Lafayette |
| Population | Approximately 255,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Lafayette, Broussard, Carencro, Duson, Scott, Youngsville, Milton, Ridge |
| Interstates and Highways | I-10, I-49, US-90, LA-182 |
| FIPS Code | 22-055 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 270 square miles (269 sq mi land, 1 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Parishes (and Direction) | St. Landry Parish (North), St. Martin Parish (East), Iberia Parish (Southeast), Vermilion Parish (South), Acadia Parish (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Louisiana |
| Coordinates | 30.2241° N, 92.0198° W |
| Etymology | Named after the Marquis de Lafayette, a French aristocrat and military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War |
| Major Landmarks | Vermilionville Historic Village, Acadian Village, Lafayette Science Museum, Cajundome, Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Girard Park |
| Website | Lafayette Parish Website |
TRANSPORTATION MAP
Lafayette Parish Road Map
Lafayette sits at the crossroads of I-10 runs east-west, while I-49 begins its northward journey here. US 90 parallels the interstate but passes through downtown’s traffic lights. Our zoom tool reveals all the backroad shortcuts.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Lafayette Parish Satellite Map
The Vermilion River snakes through the parish, surrounded by urban development in Lafayette. Rice fields and crawfish farms checker the outskirts, with patches of swampy woodland.
OUTLINE MAP
Lafayette Parish Blank Map
Lafayette Parish is roughly diamond-shaped, slightly elongated north to south. It’s entirely inland, bordered by St. Martin, Iberia, Vermilion, Acadia, and St. Landry parishes.
Neighboring Parishes
Here are the 5 neighboring parishes of Lafayette Parish:
Louisiana Parish Map
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