Information on Gretna, Jefferson Parish
The City of Gretna is located in the state of Louisiana, in Jefferson Parish. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Gretna City HALL, Jefferson Parish
| Gretna City Hall's address | Gretna Gretna Municipal Building 740 2nd St, P.O. Box 404 Gretna LA 70054 United States | |
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| Phone number of Gretna City Hall | +1 504-363-1505 | |
| Gretna, LA email | Loading... | |
| Gretna official website | gretnala.com | |
| Mayor of Gretna | Ronnie C. Harris | |
| Jefferson Parish, Louisiana: Vital Records | Gretna vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Louisiana birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Gretna
What county is Gretna LA in?Gretna, LA is located in Jefferson County |
Where is Gretna, Louisiana ?Gretna is located in Jefferson Parish, in the southeastern part of the United States, in the state of Louisiana. It lies on the west bank of the Mississippi River, just across from New Orleans. Gretna is part of the Greater New Orleans metropolitan area and is a key suburb of the city. |
Gretna administrative data
| Country | United States |
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| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Jefferson - other parishes in Louisiana |
Demography of Gretna
| Name of Gretna inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 17 736 inhabitants | 17 / 1 897 | ||
| Population density in Gretna | 3 939,6 pop/sq mi (1 521,1 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Gretna, LA
Where to apply for a passport in Gretna, LA? There are 2 passport offices in Gretna, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| GRETNA MAIN POST OFFICE | 406 GRETNA BLVD | 5042497621 |
| JEFFERSON PARISH CLERK OF COURT (WESTBANK) | 200 DERBIGNY ST | 5043642923 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Gretna
There are 9 bank branches in Gretna.
Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Company is the most popular bank in Gretna with 2 branch offices, followed by Regions Bank with 2 branch offices and then FIDELITY BANK with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Gretna:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Company | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Regions Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| FIDELITY BANK | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Hancock Whitney Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of Louisiana | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Capital One, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Gretna administrative numbers
| Gretna City code | 2231915 |
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| Gretna City postcode | 70054 |
Information on Gretna, Jefferson Parish
| Cities twinned with Gretna | Currently, the town Gretna isn’t twinned |
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| Namesake of Gretna |
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| Natural parks | Gretna isn't part of a natural park |
Transportation modes in Gretna
| Airport | Southern Seaplane Airport 3.6 miles NAS JRB New Orleans 6 miles Lakefront Airport 9.2 miles |
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Gretna territory
| Gretna area | 4,50 sq mi (11,66 km²) |
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| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 29.911 Longitude: -90.0517 Latitude: 29° 54' 40'' North Longitude: 90° 3' 6'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
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What is Gretna close to?
| Nearby cities include: Westwego, Chalmette, Harahan and Jean Lafitte | ||
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| Harahan | Chalmette | Chalmette |
| Westwego |  | Chalmette |
| Westwego | Westwego | Pointe a la Hache |
| Westwego 5.5 miles | Chalmette 5.9 miles | Harahan 9.2 miles |
| Jean Lafitte 11.5 miles | New Orleans 13.1 miles | Kenner 14 miles |
| Hahnville 21.8 miles | Pointe a la Hache 27.9 miles | Slidell 30.6 miles |
Distance between Gretna and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1683 miles | Houston : 320 miles closest | Philadelphia : 1094 miles |
| Phoenix : 1318 miles | San Antonio : 510 miles | San Diego : 1608 miles |
| Dallas : 444 miles | San Jose : 1891 miles | Jacksonville : 503 miles |
| Indianapolis : 717 miles | San Francisco : 1960 miles | Austin : 462 miles |
| Columbus : 803 miles | Fort Worth : 474 miles | Charlotte : 650 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Gretna, LA
Elementary schools in Gretna
Frederick Douglass Elementary School
District of Jefferson ParishLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 313
George Cox Elementary School
District of Jefferson ParishLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 387
Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies
District of Jefferson ParishLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 362
McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School
District of Jefferson ParishLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 284
Paul J. Solis Elementary School
District of Jefferson ParishLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 755
Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School
District of Jefferson ParishLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 619
William Hart Elementary School
District of Jefferson ParishLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 353
Young Audiences Charter School
District of Jefferson ParishLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 7
Students : 697
Middle schools in Gretna
Gretna Middle School
District of Jefferson ParishLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 629
Jefferson RISE Charter School
District of Jefferson ParishLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 242
L. W. Ruppel Academy for Advanced Studies
District of Jefferson ParishLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 242
High schools in Gretna
Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies
District of Jefferson ParishLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 400
Private schools in Gretna
A Different World Academy
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12Students : 61
Arden Cahill Academy
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 487
Elmwood Park Academy
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 118
Muslim Academy
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12Students : 305
St Anthony School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 7Students : 268
St Cletus Elementary School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 7Students : 412
Leisure and activities in Gretna surrounding area
| Zoo | |
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| Audubon Zoo to New Orleans 4.9 miles | |
| Golf course | |
| Timberlane Country Club | Stonebridge Golf Club of New Orleans - Executive Course |
| Stonebridge Golf Club of New Orleans - Championship Course | Colonial Golf & Country Club to Harahan 9.4 miles |
| Chateau Golf & Country Club to Kenner 14.6 miles | |
Other information on the City of Gretna
| Nuclear power plant | Waterford Nuclear Generating Station 42 mile |
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