Classification: City
Located in: Louisiana (LA)
Total Population (2000): 227818
Total Housing Units (2000): 97388
Land Area (square meters): 199026058
Water Area (square meters): 5744099
Land Area (square miles): 76.844394
Water Area (square miles): 2.217809
Latitude (decimal degrees): 30.45809
Longitude (decimal degrees): -91.140229
FIPS Code: 22
Place FIPS Code: 5000