Catahoula Parish, LA
Catahoula Parish, LA
Catahoula Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,407. Its seat is Harrisonburg, on the Ouachita River. The parish was formed in 1808, shortly after the United States acquired this territory in the Louisiana Purchase of 1803.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Catahoula Parish is located in the northeastern part of Louisiana. It is bordered by the parishes of Concordia, Franklin, Caldwell, La Salle, Avoyelles, and Tensas. The parish has a total area of 739 square miles, of which 708 square miles is land and 31 square miles is water.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
According to the 2010 United States Census, there were 10,407 people residing in the parish. The racial makeup of the parish was 84.5% White, 13.0% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.
Healthcare in Catahoula Parish[edit | edit source]
Healthcare in Catahoula Parish is primarily provided by two main facilities: the Hardtner Medical Center and the Catahoula Parish Hospital.
Hardtner Medical Center[edit | edit source]
Hardtner Medical Center is a general medical and surgical hospital located in Olla, LA. It has been serving the healthcare needs of the residents of Catahoula Parish since its establishment in 1969. The hospital offers a wide range of services including emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation services.
Catahoula Parish Hospital[edit | edit source]
Catahoula Parish Hospital is a critical access hospital located in Harrisonburg, LA. It provides emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation services to the residents of Catahoula Parish. The hospital is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to meet the needs of the community.
Education[edit | edit source]
Education in Catahoula Parish is provided by the Catahoula Parish School Board, which operates several elementary, middle, and high schools in the parish.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Transportation in Catahoula Parish is facilitated by a network of state highways, including Louisiana Highway 8, Louisiana Highway 15, and Louisiana Highway 28.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- List of parishes in Louisiana
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana
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External Links[edit | edit source]
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