Information on Ponchatoula, Tangipahoa Parish
The City of Ponchatoula is located in the state of Louisiana, in Tangipahoa Parish. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Ponchatoula City HALL, Tangipahoa Parish
| Ponchatoula City Hall's address | Ponchatoula Ponchatoula Municipal Building 125 W Hickory St, 125 W Hickory St Ponchatoula LA 70454 United States | |
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| Phone number of Ponchatoula City Hall | +1 985-386-6484 | |
| Ponchatoula, LA email | Loading... | |
| Ponchatoula official website | ci.ponchatoula.la.us | |
| Mayor of Ponchatoula | Robert F. Zabbia | |
| Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana: Vital Records | Ponchatoula vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Louisiana birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Ponchatoula
What county is Ponchatoula LA in?Ponchatoula, LA is located in Tangipahoa County |
Where is Ponchatoula, Louisiana ?Ponchatoula lies in Tangipahoa Parish. Situated in southeastern Louisiana, USA, it is roughly midway between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. This location places it near the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, which it closely borders to the southeast. Additionally, Ponchatoula is located just to the south of Hammond, another significant municipality in the region. |
Ponchatoula administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Tangipahoa - other parishes in Louisiana |
Demography of Ponchatoula
| Name of Ponchatoula inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 6 559 inhabitants | 54 / 3 839 | ||
| Population density in Ponchatoula | 1 376,6 pop/sq mi (531,5 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Ponchatoula, LA
Where to apply for a passport in Ponchatoula, LA? There are 1 passport offices in Ponchatoula, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| PONCHATOULA POST OFFICE | 275 N 5TH ST | 9853866557 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Ponchatoula
There are 6 bank branches in Ponchatoula.
First Guaranty Bank is the most popular bank in Ponchatoula with 2 branch offices, followed by FIDELITY BANK with 1 branch offices and then Hancock Whitney Bank with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Ponchatoula:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| First Guaranty 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 |
| The First, A National Banking Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Regions Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Ponchatoula administrative numbers
| Ponchatoula City code | 2261615 |
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| Ponchatoula City postcode | 70454 |
Toponymy and translation of Ponchatoula
| Persian: پونچاتوولا | Japanese: ポンチャトゥラ | Korean: 폰차타울라 |
| Russian: Пончатаула | Chinese: 庞沙图拉 |
Transportation modes in Ponchatoula
| Airport | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport 32.9 miles Lakefront Airport 37.1 miles Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport 42.6 miles |
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Ponchatoula territory
| Ponchatoula area | 4,76 sq mi (12,34 km²) |
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| Ponchatoula altitude | 26 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 30.4406 Longitude: -90.4428 Latitude: 30° 26' 26'' North Longitude: 90° 26' 34'' 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 Ponchatoula | Currently, the town Ponchatoula isn’t twinned |
| Natural parks | Ponchatoula isn't part of a natural park |
What is Ponchatoula close to?
| Nearby cities include: Hammond, Springfield, Albany and Tickfaw | ||
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| Hammond | Hammond | Folsom |
| Hammond |  | Madisonville |
| Springfield | Springfield | Madisonville |
| Hammond 4.6 miles | Springfield 6.2 miles | Albany 9.5 miles |
| Tickfaw 9.8 miles | Killian 10.2 miles | Independence 14 miles |
| Madisonville 16.8 miles | Livingston 18.5 miles | Folsom 19.8 miles |
| Covington 19.9 miles | Amite City 20.6 miles | Montpelier 21.2 miles |
| Mandeville 21.4 miles | Roseland 22.7 miles | French Settlement 23.4 miles |
| Abita Springs 24.8 miles | Port Vincent 25 miles | Walker 25.4 miles |
| Edgard 28.9 miles | Greensburg 30.1 miles | Gramercy 30.2 miles |
Distance between Ponchatoula and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1650 miles | Houston : 299 miles closest | Philadelphia : 1087 miles |
| Phoenix : 1286 miles | San Antonio : 489 miles | San Diego : 1577 miles |
| Dallas : 406 miles | San Jose : 1854 miles | Jacksonville : 524 miles |
| Indianapolis : 690 miles | San Francisco : 1924 miles | Austin : 436 miles |
| Columbus : 783 miles | Fort Worth : 438 miles | Charlotte : 648 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Ponchatoula, LA
Elementary schools in Ponchatoula
Champ Cooper Elementary School
District of Tangipahoa ParishLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 633
D.C. Reeves Elementary School
District of Tangipahoa ParishLowest grade : 3, Highest grade : 4
Students : 692
Martha Vinyard Elementary School
District of Tangipahoa ParishLowest grade : 4, Highest grade : 6
Students : 695
Perrin Early Learning Center
District of Tangipahoa ParishLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : K
Students : 397
Tucker Memorial Elementary School
District of Tangipahoa ParishLowest grade : 1, Highest grade : 2
Students : 596
Middle schools in Ponchatoula
Ponchatoula Junior High School
District of Tangipahoa ParishLowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 8
Students : 725
High schools in Ponchatoula
Ponchatoula High School
District of Tangipahoa ParishLowest grade : 8, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1802
Leisure and activities in Ponchatoula surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Ironwood Golf Center to Hammond 3.5 miles | Oak Knoll Country Club to Hammond 5.9 miles |
| Carter Plantation to Springfield 7.8 miles | |
Other information on the City of Ponchatoula
| Nuclear power plant | Waterford Nuclear Generating Station 50 mile |
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