Monroe, Louisiana

Monroe is the eighth-largest city in the U.S. state of Louisiana.[2] It is the parish seat of Ouachita Parish. In 2010, 48,815 people lived there.[3]

Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe de Louisiane
City
City of Monroe
Downtown skyline
Nickname(s): 
Twin Cities of Northeast Louisiana
Motto(s): 
"One City, One Future"
Interactive map of Monroe
Coordinates: 32°30′34″N 92°07′06″W
Country United States
State Louisiana
ParishOuachita
Incorporated (town)1845
Incorporated (city)1906
Named forJames Monroe
Government
  MayorJamie Mayo (D)
  City Council
Members List
Area
  City32.55 sq mi (84.30 km2)
  Land29.30 sq mi (75.87 km2)
  Water3.25 sq mi (8.42 km2)
Elevation
72 ft (22 m)
Population
 (2010)
  City48,815
  Estimate 
(2016)
49,297
  Density1,682.78/sq mi (649.72/km2)
  Urban
62,238
  Metro
170,053
 Urban area includes Monroe-West Monroe
Demonym(s)Monroeian
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CST)
ZIP Codes
71201, 71202, 71203, 71207, 71208, 71209, 71210, 71211, 71212, 71213
Area Code318
FIPS code22-51410
WebsiteCity of Monroe

Transportation

Image

Monroe City Hall

References

  1. "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Jul 2, 2017.
  2. "Louisiana (USA): State, Major Cities & Places". Retrieved 3 June 2013. (Metairie (#4) is a CDP, not a city.)
  3. "Monroe, La Population". CensusViewer.com. Archived from the original on 9 June 2013. Retrieved 3 June 2013.


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