Classification: Parish
Located in: Louisiana (LA)
Total Population (2000): 484674
Total Housing Units (2000): 215091
Land Area (square meters): 467638563
Water Area (square meters): 439413285
Land Area (square miles): 180.556266
Water Area (square miles): 169.658425
Latitude (decimal degrees): 29.972754
Longitude (decimal degrees): -90.059011
FIPS Code: 22
Place FIPS Code: 71