Information on Opelousas, St. Landry Parish
The City of Opelousas is located in the state of Louisiana, in St. Landry Parish. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Opelousas City HALL, St. Landry Parish
| Opelousas City Hall's address | Opelousas Opelousas Municipal Building 318 N. Court St., P.O. Box 1879 Opelousas LA 70571 United States | |
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| Phone number of Opelousas City Hall | +1 337-948-2520 | |
| Opelousas, LA email | Loading... | |
| Opelousas official website | cityofopelousas.com | |
| Mayor of Opelousas | Donald Cravins, Sr. | |
| St. Landry Parish, Louisiana: Vital Records | Opelousas vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Louisiana birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Opelousas
What county is Opelousas LA in?Opelousas, LA is located in St. Landry County |
Where is Opelousas, Louisiana ?Opelousas lies in St. Landry Parish in southern Louisiana, USA. Geographically, it is positioned northwest of Lafayette. The town is located along Interstate 49, providing a connection to other notable cities such as Alexandria to the north and Baton Rouge to the southeast. |
Opelousas administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. Landry - other parishes in Louisiana |
Demography of Opelousas
| Name of Opelousas inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 16 634 inhabitants | 19 / 2 003 | ||
| Population density in Opelousas | 2 090,3 pop/sq mi (807,1 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Opelousas, LA
Where to apply for a passport in Opelousas, LA? There are 1 passport offices in Opelousas, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| ST LANDRY PARISH CLERK OF COURT | 118 S COURT STREET SUITE 206 | 3379425606 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Opelousas
There are 12 bank branches in Opelousas.
St. Landry Bank and Trust Company is the most popular bank in Opelousas with 4 branch offices, followed by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association with 2 branch offices and then JD Bank with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Opelousas:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| St. Landry Bank and Trust Company | 4 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| JD Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| St Landry Homestead Federal Savings Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| MidSouth Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Hancock Whitney Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Washington State Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Iberiabank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Opelousas administrative numbers
| Opelousas City code | 2258045 |
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| Opelousas City postcode | 70571 |
Transportation modes in Opelousas
| Airport | St. Landry Parish Airport 2.3 miles Lafayette Regional Airport 23.1 miles Acadiana Regional Airport 36 miles |
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Opelousas territory
| Opelousas area | 7,96 sq mi (20,61 km²) |
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| Opelousas altitude | 69 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 30.5277 Longitude: -92.085 Latitude: 30° 31' 40'' North Longitude: 92° 5' 6'' 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 Opelousas | Currently, the town Opelousas isn’t twinned |
| Natural parks | Opelousas isn't part of a natural park |
What is Opelousas close to?
| Nearby cities include: Washington, Leonville, Grand Coteau and Port Barre | ||
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| Chataignier | Washington | Washington |
| Church Point |  | Washington |
| Church Point | Leonville | Leonville |
| Washington 6.3 miles | Leonville 7.5 miles | Grand Coteau 7.8 miles |
| Port Barre 7.9 miles | Sunset 8.4 miles | Church Point 11.5 miles |
| Arnaudville 12.6 miles | Cankton 12.7 miles | Chataignier 14.1 miles |
| Carencro 15.3 miles | Ville Platte 15.9 miles | Palmetto 16.8 miles |
| Krotz Springs 19.7 miles | Scott 19.9 miles | Breaux Bridge 20 miles |
| Eunice 20.1 miles | Mamou 21.2 miles | Duson 21.3 miles |
| Lafayette 22.1 miles | Rayne 22.7 miles | Henderson 22.7 miles |
Distance between Opelousas and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1554 miles | Houston : 204 miles closest | Philadelphia : 1157 miles |
| Phoenix : 1190 miles | San Antonio : 393 miles | San Diego : 1480 miles |
| Dallas : 317 miles | San Jose : 1762 miles | Jacksonville : 622 miles |
| Indianapolis : 722 miles | San Francisco : 1832 miles | Austin : 339 miles |
| Columbus : 831 miles | Fort Worth : 347 miles | Charlotte : 729 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Opelousas, LA
Elementary schools in Opelousas
Grolee Elementary School
District of St. Landry ParishLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 403
North Elementary School
District of St. Landry ParishLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 273
Northeast Elementary School
District of St. Landry ParishLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 437
Park Vista Elementary School
District of St. Landry ParishLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 875
South Street Elementary School
District of St. Landry ParishLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 371
Southwest Elementary School
District of St. Landry ParishLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 370
Middle schools in Opelousas
Opelousas Junior High School
District of St. Landry ParishLowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 8
Students : 420
Plaisance Elementary School
District of St. Landry ParishLowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 8
Students : 201
High schools in Opelousas
Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts
District of St. Landry ParishLowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 12
Students : 321
Northwest High School
District of St. Landry ParishLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 571
Opelousas Senior High School
District of St. Landry ParishLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 738
Alternative schools in Opelousas
JS Clark Leadership Academy
Lowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 12Students : 311
Private schools in Opelousas
Apostolic Christian Academy
Students : 90Family Worship Christian Academy
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12Students : 204
Opelousas Catholic School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12Students : 693
Westminster Christian Academy
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12Students : 1070
Leisure and activities in Opelousas surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Farm Golf Club to Lafayette 15.1 miles | |