Urania, Louisiana

Urania is a small town in La Salle Parish, Louisiana United States. The population was 698 at the 2020 census.[2] Urania is taken from the Greek muse of astronomy. Hardtner served in both houses of the Louisiana State Legislature from La Salle Parish as well as long service on the La Salle Parish Police Jury.[3]

Town of Urania
Coordinates: 31°51′46″N 92°17′29″W / 31.86278°N 92.29139°W / 31.86278; -92.29139Coordinates: 31°51′46″N 92°17′29″W / 31.86278°N 92.29139°W / 31.86278; -92.29139
Country United States
State Louisiana
ParishLa Salle
Area
 • Total1.38 sq mi (3.58 km2)
 • Land1.37 sq mi (3.55 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
92 ft (28 m)
Population
 • Total698
 • Density509.12/sq mi (196.58/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code22-77490
Websitewww.facebook.com/pages/Town-of-Urania-Louisiana/494502287258175

References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Urania town, Louisiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  3. Anna C. Burns, "Henry E. Hardtner: Louisiana's First Conservationist," Journal of Forest History, Vol. 22, No. 2 (April 1978), pp. 76-85