City of Lake Charles, Louisiana

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Information on Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish

The City of Lake Charles is located in the state of Louisiana, in Calcasieu Parish. Its area, population and other key information are listed below.
For all your administrative procedures, you can go to the City hall of Lake Charles at the address and schedules indicated on this page or contact the City hall government by phone or by email depending on your preference or on the service's availability.

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Lake Charles City HALL, Calcasieu Parish

Lake Charles City Hall's addressLake Charles Lake Charles Municipal Building
326 Pujo St, P.O. Box 900
Lake Charles LA 70602
United States
Phone number of Lake Charles City Hall+1 337-478-7763
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Lake Charles official websitecityoflakecharles.com
Mayor of Lake CharlesRandy Roach
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana: Vital Records Lake Charles vital records
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Common questions about Lake Charles

What county is Lake Charles LA in?

Lake Charles, LA is located in Calcasieu County

Where is Lake Charles, Louisiana ?

Lake Charles lies in Calcasieu Parish, southwest Louisiana, United States. It is situated near the Gulf of Mexico, roughly 30 miles from the Texas border. The city is approximately 125 miles west of Baton Rouge and 210 miles east of Houston. Lake Charles is located along Interstate 10 and is near the Calcasieu River.

Lake Charles administrative division

Demography of Lake Charles

Name of Lake Charles inhabitants (demonym)Not available
DateCurrent valueClassed by Region/Country
Population71 993 inhabitants5 / 418
Population density in Lake Charles1 619,0 pop/sq mi (625,1 pop/km²)

List of Passport Facilities in Lake Charles, LA

Where to apply for a passport in Lake Charles, LA? There are 2 passport offices in Lake Charles, try one of these:
Name Street Phone number
CALCASIEU PARISH CLERK OF COURT1000 RYAN ST3374373550
EASTSIDE STATION950 MAIN STREET3374337689

Top 3 most popular banks in Lake Charles

There are 48 bank branches in Lake Charles.
JD Bank is the most popular bank in Lake Charles with 7 branch offices, followed by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association with 7 branch offices and then Iberiabank with 5 branch offices.

Find below all bank branches in Lake Charles:

Bank's name Number of branch offices Service Type
JD Bank7Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association7Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Iberiabank5Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
First Federal Bank of Louisiana5Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Capital One, National Association4Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Hancock Whitney Bank3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
PEDESTAL BANK3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
MidSouth Bank, National Association2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Red River Bank2Limited Service Loan Production Office
First National Bank in DeRidder2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Lakeside Bank2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
BancorpSouth Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Sabine State Bank and Trust Company1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
First National Bank of Louisiana1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Woodforest National Bank1Full Service Retail Office
First Guaranty Bank1Limited Service Loan Production Office
Business First Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office


Lake Charles administrative numbers

Lake Charles City code2241155
Lake Charles City postcode70602

Toponymy and translation of Lake Charles

Transportation modes in Lake Charles

Airport
Chennault International Airport 4.3 miles
Lake Charles Regional Airport 5.3 miles
Beauregard Regional Airport 44.2 miles

Lake Charles territory

Lake Charles area44,47 sq mi (115,17 km²)
Lake Charles altitude13 Altitude feet
Geographical coordinatesLatitude: 30.2027
Longitude: -93.2147
Latitude: 30° 12' 10'' North
Longitude: 93° 12' 53'' West
Time zone
UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago)
Summer time : UTC -5:00
Winter time : UTC -6:00
Local time
Cities twinned with Lake Charles
France PerpignanUnited States Sioux City
Natural parksLake Charles isn't part of a natural park

What is Lake Charles close to?

Nearby cities include: Westlake, Sulphur, Iowa and Fenton
WestlakeWestlakeIowa
WestlakeNeighbouring townsIowa
VintonVinton
Westlake 5 milesSulphur 8.6 milesIowa 12.3 miles
Fenton 21 milesDeQuincy 21.9 milesVinton 22 miles
Welsh 24.2 milesReeves 24.5 milesKinder 29.1 miles
Cameron 29.3 miles  

Distance between Lake Charles and other main cities and towns

Los Angeles : 1496 milesHouston : 133 miles closestPhiladelphia : 1224 miles
Phoenix : 1131 milesSan Antonio : 323 milesSan Diego : 1419 miles
Dallas : 276 milesSan Jose : 1710 milesJacksonville : 690 miles
Indianapolis : 773 milesSan Francisco : 1780 milesAustin : 271 miles
Columbus : 889 milesFort Worth : 302 milesCharlotte : 799 miles
Distances are calculated as the crow flies

Schools in Lake Charles, LA

Elementary schools in Lake Charles

A. A. Nelson Elementary School

District of Calcasieu Parish
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 759

Barbe Elementary School

District of Calcasieu Parish
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 298

Brentwood Elementary School

District of Calcasieu Parish
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 327

College Oaks Elementary School

District of Calcasieu Parish
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 323

Combre-Fondel Elementary School

District of Calcasieu Parish
Lowest grade : 3, Highest grade : 5
Students : 169

Dolby Elementary School

District of Calcasieu Parish
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 436

Fairview Elementary School

District of Calcasieu Parish
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 462

Gillis Elementary School

District of Calcasieu Parish
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 824

Henry Heights Elementary School

District of Calcasieu Parish
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 382

Jessie D. Clifton Elementary School

District of Calcasieu Parish
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 2
Students : 460

John F. Kennedy Elementary School

District of Calcasieu Parish
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 159

John J. Johnson II Elementary School

District of Calcasieu Parish
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 2
Students : 282

Lake Charles Charter Academy

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 857

LeBleu Settlement Elementary School

District of Calcasieu Parish
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 474

M. J. Kaufman Elementary School

District of Calcasieu Parish
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 441

Moss Bluff Elementary School

District of Calcasieu Parish
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 987

Oak Park Elementary School

District of Calcasieu Parish
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 443

Pearl Watson Elementary School

District of Calcasieu Parish
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 337

Prien Lake Elementary School

District of Calcasieu Parish
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 691

Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School

District of Calcasieu Parish
Lowest grade : 3, Highest grade : 5
Students : 205

Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 633

St. John Elementary School

District of Calcasieu Parish
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 843

T. H. Watkins Elementary School

District of Calcasieu Parish
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 290

T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School

District of Calcasieu Parish
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 308

Middle schools in Lake Charles

F. K. White Middle School

District of Calcasieu Parish
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 544

Moss Bluff Middle School

District of Calcasieu Parish
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 902

Oak Park Middle School

District of Calcasieu Parish
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 451

Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School

District of Calcasieu Parish
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 398

S. J. Welsh Middle School

District of Calcasieu Parish
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 1314

High schools in Lake Charles

Alfred M. Barbe High School

District of Calcasieu Parish
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1993

LaGrange High School

District of Calcasieu Parish
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1104

Lake Charles College Prep

Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 399

Sam Houston High School

District of Calcasieu Parish
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1197

Washington/Marion Magnet High School

District of Calcasieu Parish
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 551

Alternative schools in Lake Charles

Grand Lake High School

District of Cameron Parish
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 744

Private schools in Lake Charles

Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 337

Covenant Grace Academy

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 33

First Baptist Christian Academy

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 216

Hamilton Christian Academy

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 229

Immaculate Conception Cathedral School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 434

Our Lady Queen Of Heaven School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 697

St Louis Catholic High School

Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 574

St Margaret Catholic School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 288

St Theodores Holy Family Catholic School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 142

Leisure and activities in Lake Charles surrounding area

Golf course
The National Golf Club of Louisiana
to Westlake 5.2 miles		Frasch Park Golf Club
to Sulphur 10.4 miles
Bayou Oaks Country Club
to Sulphur 12.5 miles