List of cities in Louisiana

List of Cities in Louisiana

The U.S. state of Louisiana is divided into 64 parishes in the same way that 48 other states of the United States are divided into counties, and Alaska is divided into boroughs. This article provides a comprehensive list of cities in Louisiana.

Cities

A

• Abbeville - A city in Vermilion Parish, known for its Cajun culture.
• Alexandria - The ninth-largest city in Louisiana and the parish seat of Rapides Parish.

B

• Baton Rouge - The capital city of Louisiana and the second-largest city in the state.
• Bossier City - A city in Bossier Parish, which is located on the western bank of the Red River.

C

• Covington - A city in St. Tammany Parish, located at the confluence of three rivers.
• Crowley - Known as the "Rice Capital of America," it is the largest city in Acadia Parish.

D

• Denham Springs - A city in Livingston Parish, known for its Antique Village.
• DeRidder - The parish seat of Beauregard Parish and home to the Beauregard Parish Jail.

E

• Eunice - A city in St. Landry Parish and Acadia Parish, known as Louisiana's Prairie Cajun Capital.

F

• Franklin - The parish seat of St. Mary Parish, named after Benjamin Franklin.

G

• Gretna - A city in Jefferson Parish, located on the west bank of the Mississippi River.

H

• Hammond - The largest city in Tangipahoa Parish, home to Southeastern Louisiana University.

I

• Independence - A city in Tangipahoa Parish, known for its Italian heritage.

J

• Jennings - The parish seat of Jefferson Davis Parish, known as the "Cradle of Louisiana Oil."

K

• Kenner - The sixth-largest city in Louisiana and the largest city in Jefferson Parish.

L

• Lafayette - The fourth-largest city in Louisiana and the parish seat of Lafayette Parish.
• Lake Charles - The fifth-largest city in Louisiana and the parish seat of Calcasieu Parish.

M

• Monroe - The eighth-largest city in Louisiana and the parish seat of Ouachita Parish.

N

• New Orleans - The largest city in Louisiana, known for its vibrant music scene, diverse cuisine, and unique culture.

O

• Opelousas - The third-oldest city in Louisiana, known as the "Spice Capital of the World."

P

• Ponchatoula - Known as the "Strawberry Capital of the World," it is the largest city in Tangipahoa Parish.

R

• Ruston - A city in Lincoln Parish, home to Louisiana Tech University.

S

• Shreveport - The third-largest city in Louisiana and the parish seat of Caddo Parish.

T

• Thibodaux - The parish seat of Lafourche Parish, home to Nicholls State University.

V

• Ville Platte - The parish seat of Evangeline Parish, known as the "Smoked Meat Capital of the World."

W

• West Monroe - A city in Ouachita Parish, located on the Ouachita River.

Z

• Zachary - A city in East Baton Rouge Parish, known for its high-performing public schools.

See also

• List of towns in Louisiana
• List of census-designated places in Louisiana
• List of unincorporated communities in Louisiana
• List of ghost towns in Louisiana

Also see

► Healthcare providers in Louisiana

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