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Rapides Parish Map, Louisiana

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Rapides Parish, Louisiana

Rapides Location Map Louisiana

Rapides Parish sits smack in the center of Louisiana, making it the heart of the state. It’s home to Alexandria, the parish seat and biggest city around these parts.

The Red River cuts right through with an array of lakes on the east side. This gives locals a place to fish and boat on lazy weekends.

Folks are friendly, and the food’s to die for. Think spicy crawfish and melt-in-your-mouth beignets. Like anywhere, Rapides has its challenges. But for many, it’s just home. Plain and simple.

CategoryDetails
Parish NameRapides Parish
Parish SeatAlexandria
PopulationApproximately 129,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesAlexandria, Pineville, Ball, Boyce, Cheneyville, Forest Hill, Glenmora, Lecompte, McNary, Woodworth
Interstates and HighwaysI-49, US-71, US-165, LA-1, LA-28, LA-107
FIPS Code22-079
Total Area (Land and Water)1,362 square miles (1,318 sq mi land, 44 sq mi water)
Adjacent Parishes (and Direction)Grant Parish (North), La Salle Parish (Northeast), Avoyelles Parish (East), Evangeline Parish (Southeast), Allen Parish (Southwest), Vernon Parish (West), Natchitoches Parish (Northwest)
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone (CT)
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.2566° N, 92.4593° W
EtymologyNamed after the “rapids” of the Red River, which flows through the parish
Major LandmarksAlexandria Zoological Park, Kent Plantation House, Kisatchie National Forest, Alexandria Museum of Art, Forts Randolph and Buhlow State Historic Site
WebsiteRapides Parish Website

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