St. John the Baptist Parish, LA
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St. John the Baptist Parish
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Parish | |
 Location within the state of Louisiana | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Founded | 1807 |
| Parish seat | Edgard |
| Area | |
| • Total | 348 sq mi (902 km2) |
| • Land | 215 sq mi (558 km2) |
| • Water | 133 sq mi (344 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 42,137 |
| • Density | 120/sq mi (47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
St. John the Baptist Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 42,137. The parish seat is Edgard, and the largest city is LaPlace. The parish was established in 1807, making it one of the original parishes of Louisiana.
History[edit | edit source]
St. John the Baptist Parish is one of the original 19 parishes created by the Territory of Orleans in 1807. The area was originally settled by French and Spanish colonists in the early 18th century. The parish is named after John the Baptist, a significant figure in Christianity.
Geography[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the parish has a total area of 902 square kilometers, of which 558 square kilometers is land and 344 square kilometers (38.1%) is water. The parish is part of the New Orleans metropolitan area.
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Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, there were 42,137 people residing in the parish. The racial makeup of the parish was diverse, with a significant percentage of African American and Caucasian populations.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of St. John the Baptist Parish is diverse, with significant contributions from the petrochemical industry, agriculture, and tourism. The parish is home to several large industrial plants and refineries.
Education[edit | edit source]
The parish is served by the St. John the Baptist Parish School Board, which operates several public schools in the area. There are also private and parochial schools available.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
St. John the Baptist Parish is served by several major highways, including Interstate 10, U.S. Route 61, and Louisiana Highway 18. The parish also has access to the Mississippi River, which provides significant commercial transportation opportunities.
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