Bastrop, Louisiana

Bastrop is the parish seat of Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. As of the 2000 census count, 11,365 people lived in the city. The city is the home of the Morehouse Parish School District.

Bastrop, Louisiana
Strop City
City of Bastrop
Bastrop City Hall in 2011
Bastrop City Hall in 2011
Nickname(s): 
Strop City
Motto(s): 
The City of Spirit, Pride, and Progress
Interactive map of Bastrop
Coordinates: 32°46′40″N 91°54′54″W
Country United States
State Louisiana
ParishMorehouse
City Charter1852
Founded byBaron De Bastrop
Named forBaron De Bastrop
Government
  TypeMayor and Board of Aldermen/City Council
  MayorBetty Alford-Olive
Area
  Total8.56 sq mi (22.17 km2)
  Land8.56 sq mi (22.17 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total9,691
  Density1,132.39/sq mi (437.21/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
71220
Area code(s)318
FIPS code22-04685
GNIS feature ID1629913[2]
Websitewww.cityofbastrop.com

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