Alexandria, Louisiana
Alexandria is a city in the state of Louisiana. It it the largest city in the Central Louisiana region, ninth-largest in the state and parish seat of Rapides Parish. Alexandria was incorporated in 1818. In 2010 nearly 48,000 people lived there.
Alexandria | |
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| City of Alexandria | |
 Wide view of downtown Alexandria | |
| Nickname(s): Alex (typically pronounced Ellic) | |
 Location of Alexandria in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. | |
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| Coordinates: 31°17′34″N 92°27′33″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Louisiana |
| Parish | Rapides |
| Incorporated | 1818 |
| City Charter | 1882 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jeff Hall (D) |
| Area | |
| • City | 29.18 sq mi (75.58 km2) |
| • Land | 28.49 sq mi (73.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.69 sq mi (1.79 km2) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • City | 47,723 |
| • Estimate (2019) | 46,180 |
| • Rank | RA: 1st LA: 9th |
| • Density | 1,620.86/sq mi (625.83/km2) |
| • Metro | 153,922 |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 71301-03, 06–07, 09, 11, 15 |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| Phone Number Prefixes | 201, 290, 308, 318, 420, 427, 441–443, 445, 448, 449, 473, 483, 484, 487, 542, 561, 619, 767, 769, 787, 880 |
| Website | www |
References
- "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
Other websites
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