Information on Lafayette, Lafayette Parish
The City of Lafayette is located in the state of Louisiana, in Lafayette Parish. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Lafayette City HALL, Lafayette Parish
| Lafayette City Hall's address | Lafayette Lafayette Municipal Building 705 W. University Ave., P.O. Box 4017-C Lafayette LA 70502 United States | |
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| Phone number of Lafayette City Hall | +1 337-291-8300 | |
| Lafayette, LA email | Loading... | |
| Lafayette official website | lafayettegov.org | |
| Mayor of Lafayette | Joey Durel | |
| Lafayette Parish, Louisiana: Vital Records | Lafayette vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Louisiana birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Lafayette
What county is Lafayette LA in?Lafayette, LA is located in Lafayette County |
Where is Lafayette, Louisiana ?Lafayette is situated in Lafayette Parish, in southern Louisiana, USA. It is located west of Baton Rouge and east of Lake Charles. The city lies along the Vermilion River, which contributes to its unique geography in the Acadiana region known for its rich Cajun and Creole culture. |
Lafayette administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Lafayette - other parishes in Louisiana |
Demography of Lafayette
| Name of Lafayette inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 120 623 inhabitants | 4 / 194 | ||
| Population density in Lafayette | 2 445,7 pop/sq mi (944,3 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Lafayette, LA
Where to apply for a passport in Lafayette, LA? There are 2 passport offices in Lafayette, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| LAFAYETTE PARISH CLERK OF COURT | 800 S BUCHANAN ST | 3372916400 |
| LAFAYETTE POST OFFICE | 1105 MOSS ST | 3372697112 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Lafayette
There are 69 bank branches in Lafayette.
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association is the most popular bank in Lafayette with 11 branch offices, followed by Iberiabank with 10 branch offices and then MidSouth Bank, National Association with 8 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Lafayette:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association | 11 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Iberiabank | 10 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| MidSouth Bank, National Association | 8 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Home Bank, National Association | 7 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Hancock Whitney Bank | 6 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Gulf Coast Bank | 6 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Capital One, National Association | 4 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| BancorpSouth Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Regions Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| JD Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| First Bank and Trust | 2 | Limited Service Loan Production Office |
| First National Bank of Louisiana | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Business First Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| St. Landry Bank and Trust Company | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| South Louisiana Bank | 1 | Limited Service Loan Production Office |
| PEDESTAL BANK | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Investar Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Washington State Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of Sunset and Trust Company | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| The Union Bank | 1 | Limited Service Loan Production Office |
Lafayette administrative numbers
| Lafayette City code | 2240735 |
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| Lafayette City postcode | 70502 |
Transportation modes in Lafayette
| Airport | Lafayette Regional Airport 2.5 miles Acadiana Regional Airport 14.8 miles St. Landry Parish Airport 24.4 miles |
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Lafayette territory
| Lafayette area | 49,32 sq mi (127,74 km²) |
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| Lafayette altitude | 33 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 30.2113 Longitude: -92.0284 Latitude: 30° 12' 41'' North Longitude: 92° 1' 42'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Lafayette | |
 Moncton |  Chavaniac-Lafayette | Poitiers |
| Le Cannet |
| Namesake of Lafayette |
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| Natural parks | Lafayette isn't part of a natural park |
What is Lafayette close to?
| Nearby cities include: Scott, Carencro, Broussard and Youngsville | ||
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| Scott | Scott | Breaux Bridge |
| Scott |  | Broussard |
| Maurice | Broussard | Broussard |
| Scott 4.4 miles | Carencro 6.9 miles | Broussard 7 miles |
| Youngsville 8.2 miles | Breaux Bridge 8.8 miles | Maurice 9.1 miles |
| Duson 9.7 miles | Cankton 10.6 miles | Parks 12 miles |
| St. Martinville 13.2 miles | Sunset 13.7 miles | Arnaudville 14.4 miles |
| Rayne 14.4 miles | Grand Coteau 14.5 miles | Henderson 15.7 miles |
| Church Point 17.3 miles | Abbeville 17.4 miles | Erath 17.5 miles |
| Leonville 17.6 miles | Delcambre 18.1 miles | New Iberia 18.9 miles |
Distance between Lafayette and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1564 miles | Houston : 203 miles closest | Philadelphia : 1169 miles |
| Phoenix : 1199 miles | San Antonio : 393 miles | San Diego : 1488 miles |
| Dallas : 332 miles | San Jose : 1774 miles | Jacksonville : 619 miles |
| Indianapolis : 741 miles | San Francisco : 1844 miles | Austin : 342 miles |
| Columbus : 847 miles | Fort Worth : 360 miles | Charlotte : 737 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Lafayette, LA
Elementary schools in Lafayette
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8Students : 887
Alice N. Boucher Elementary School
District of Lafayette ParishLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 738
Broadmoor Elementary School
District of Lafayette ParishLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 4
Students : 625
Evangeline Elementary School
District of Lafayette ParishLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 598
J.W. Faulk Elementary School
District of Lafayette ParishLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 401
Live Oak Elementary School
District of Lafayette ParishLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 665
Milton Elementary School
District of Lafayette ParishLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 969
Myrtle Place Elementary School
District of Lafayette ParishLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 360
Ossun Elementary School
District of Lafayette ParishLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 665
Plantation Elementary School
District of Lafayette ParishLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 605
Prairie Elementary School
District of Lafayette ParishLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 806
S.J. Montgomery Elementary School
District of Lafayette ParishLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 571
Truman Elementary School
District of Lafayette ParishLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : PK
Students : 413
Willow Charter Academy
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8Students : 475
Woodvale Elementary School
District of Lafayette ParishLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 4
Students : 600
Middle schools in Lafayette
Acadian Middle School
District of Lafayette ParishLowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 8
Students : 376
Edgar Martin Middle School
District of Lafayette ParishLowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 8
Students : 624
L.J. Alleman Middle School
District of Lafayette ParishLowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 8
Students : 1101
Lafayette Middle School
District of Lafayette ParishLowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 8
Students : 459
Paul Breaux Middle School
District of Lafayette ParishLowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 8
Students : 576
High schools in Lafayette
Acadiana High School
District of Lafayette ParishLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1888
Carencro High School
District of Lafayette ParishLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1091
Early College Academy
District of Lafayette ParishLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 260
Edward J Sam Accelerated School of Lafayette
District of Lafayette ParishLowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 12
JCFA Lafayette
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12Lafayette High School
District of Lafayette ParishLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 2357
Northside High School
District of Lafayette ParishLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 696
O. Comeaux High School
District of Lafayette ParishLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 2041
W. D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center
District of Lafayette ParishLowest grade : 8, Highest grade : 12
Alternative schools in Lafayette
David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy
District of Lafayette ParishLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1030
N. P. Moss Preparatory Academy
District of Lafayette ParishLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12
Students : 218
Private schools in Lafayette
Ascension Episcopal School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12Students : 808
Cathedral Carmel School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 784
First Baptist Christian School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 9Students : 254
Gethsemane Christian Academy
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 81
Holy Family Catholic School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 7Students : 236
John Paul The Great Academy
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12Students : 271
Our Lady Of Fatima School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 922
St Pius Elementary School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 711
St Thomas More High School
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12Students : 1050
Sts Leo-Seton Catholic School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 524
Teurlings Catholic High School
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12Students : 778
Upper Lafayette Academy
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12Students : 3
Leisure and activities in Lafayette surrounding area
| Zoo | |
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| Zoo of Acadiana to Broussard 8.3 miles | |
| Golf course | |
| Jay & Lionel Herbert Municipal Golf Course | Oakbourne Country Club |
| The Wetlands Golf Course | Par Three at Links of Lafayette |
| Farm Golf Club | Les Vieux Chenes Golf Course to Youngsville 8 miles |
| Le Triomphe Golf Club to Broussard 9.6 miles | |