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 is located off Interstate 20 in downtown Monroe.
Pecanland Mall south entrance
City Hall of Monroe, Louisiana in Augusts 2023
Monroe Convention Hall across Monroe Civic Center designed by Hugh G. Parker, Jr.
Chennault Aviation and Military Museum in Monroe, LA IMG 4155
University of Louisiana Monroe Library and Conference Center
Monroe City High School historic postcard, dated 1907)
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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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