Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe is the eighth most populous city in the U.S. state of Louisiana.[4] It is the parish seat of Ouachita Parish. In 2020, 47,702 people lived there.[3]
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| Coordinates: 32°30′34″N 92°07′06″W / 32.50944°N 92.11833°WCoordinates: 32°30′34″N 92°07′06″W / 32.50944°N 92.11833°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Louisiana |
| Parish | Ouachita |
| Incorporated (town) | 1845 |
| Incorporated (city) | 1906 |
| Named for | James Monroe |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Friday Ellis (I) |
| • City Council | Members List
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| Area | |
| • City | 32.91 sq mi (85.23 km2) |
| • Land | 29.66 sq mi (76.80 km2) |
| • Water | 3.25 sq mi (8.42 km2) |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Population | |
| • City | 47,702 |
| • Density | 1,608.57/sq mi (621.08/km2) |
| • Urban | 119,964 |
| • Metro | 227,147 |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CST) |
| ZIP Codes | 71201, 71202, 71203, 71207, 71208, 71209, 71210, 71211, 71212, 71213 |
| FIPS code | 22-51410 |
| Website | City of Monroe |
Transportation
- I-20
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Monroe, Louisiana Media
Bayou Desiard flows through Monroe.
First Baptist Church, Monroe
- St. Francis Medical Center Monroe August 2023.jpg
St. Francis Medical Center is located off Interstate 20 in downtown Monroe.
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Pecanland Mall south entrance
- Monroe City Hall 2023 02.jpg
City Hall of Monroe, Louisiana in Augusts 2023
- Monroe Civic Center, Louisiana.jpg
Monroe Convention Hall across Monroe Civic Center designed by Hugh G. Parker, Jr.
- Chennault Aviation and Military Museum in Monroe, LA IMG 4155.JPG
Chennault Aviation and Military Museum in Monroe, LA IMG 4155
University of Louisiana Monroe Library and Conference Center
- Monroe City High School (Postcard, dated 1907).jpg
Monroe City High School historic postcard, dated 1907)
References
- ↑ "Monroe, Louisiana - Code of Ordinances (Charter)". municode.com. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "QuickFacts: Monroe city, Louisiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ↑ "Louisiana (USA): State, Major Cities & Places". Retrieved 3 June 2013. (Metairie (#4) is a CDP, not a city.)
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