Tangipahoa Parish Map, Louisiana
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Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
Tangipahoa Parish sits in southeastern Louisiana, stretching from the Mississippi state line down to Lake Pontchartrain. Hammond is the parish seat and is home to Southeastern Louisiana University.
Locals love their strawberries here. The parish hosts a popular Strawberry Festival each spring. It’s a sweet celebration that draws crowds from all over.
You’ll find a mix of Cajun and Southern cultures, evident in the food and friendly folks. People here can explore lots of options for kayaking and camping.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Parish Name | Tangipahoa Parish |
| Parish Seat | Amite City |
| Population | Approximately 140,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Hammond, Ponchatoula, Amite City, Kentwood, Independence, Tickfaw, Roseland, Natalbany, Tangipahoa |
| Interstates and Highways | I-12, I-55, US-51, US-190, LA-22, LA-16 |
| FIPS Code | 22-105 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 823 square miles (791 sq mi land, 32 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Parishes (and Direction) | Amite County, Mississippi (Northwest), Pike County, Mississippi (North), Walthall County, Mississippi (Northeast), St. Helena Parish (West), Livingston Parish (West), Washington Parish (East), St. Tammany Parish (East), St. John the Baptist Parish (Southwest), St. Charles Parish (South), Jefferson Parish (Southeast) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Louisiana |
| Coordinates | 30.6291° N, 90.5120° W |
| Etymology | Named after the Acolapissa word meaning ear of corn or those who gather corn |
| Major Landmarks | Southeastern Louisiana University, Global Wildlife Center, Zemurray Gardens, Joyce Wildlife Management Area, Kliebert’s Alligator and Turtle Farm |
| Website | Tangipahoa Parish Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
Tangipahoa Parish Topographic Map
This parish features a mix of flat agricultural land and lightly rolling hills. The terrain varies slightly near rivers and streams. See these features using our zoom tool in the map below.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Tangipahoa Parish Satellite Map
In Tangipahoa Parish, vast piney woods transition to rich farmland moving south. The Tangipahoa River snakes through the center. Hammond’s urban area clusters around the interstate exchange, surrounded by development.
OUTLINE MAP
Tangipahoa Parish Blank Map
Long and narrow, the parish stretches 60 miles north to Mississippi. The state border forms a straight upper edge, while Lake Pontchartrain kisses its southern tip.
Neighboring Parishes
Here are the 10 neighboring parishes of Tangipahoa Parish:
Louisiana Parish Map
In Louisiana, you’ll taste it in the hot sauce and hear it in the midnight blues. Laissez les bon temps rouler? Try one of our Louisiana parish maps to explore. Come for the beignets. Stay for the bayou.