Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
Ouachita Parish (French: Paroisse d'Ouachita) is a parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its parish seat is Monroe. It was created in 1807 by the state government. As of the 2020 census, 160,368 people lived there.[1]
| Ouachita Parish, Louisiana | |
| Map | |
 Location in the state of Louisiana | |
 Louisiana's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | March 31, 1807 |
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| Seat | Monroe |
| Largest City | Monroe |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
632 sq mi (1,636 km²) 610 sq mi (1,581 km²) 21 sq mi (55 km²), 3.4 |
| Population - Density |
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| Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
| Website: oppj.org | |
| Named for: Ouachita people | |
Ouachita Parish, Louisiana Media
Ouachita Parish Public Library in downtown West Monroe
The Ouachita River separates Monroe from West Monroe near the parish courthouse.
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Ouachita Parish, Louisiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
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