Information on Westwego, Jefferson Parish
The City of Westwego is located in the state of Louisiana, in Jefferson Parish. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Westwego City HALL, Jefferson Parish
| Westwego City Hall's address | Westwego Westwego Municipal Building 419 Avenue A, 419 Avenue A Westwego LA 70094 United States | |
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| Phone number of Westwego City Hall | +1 504-341-3424 | |
| Westwego, LA email | Loading... | |
| Westwego official website | cityofwestwego.com | |
| Mayor of Westwego | John I. Shaddinger, Jr. | |
| Jefferson Parish, Louisiana: Vital Records | Westwego vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Louisiana birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Westwego
What county is Westwego LA in?Westwego, LA is located in Jefferson County |
Where is Westwego, Louisiana ?Westwego lies in Jefferson Parish. Geographically, it is situated in the southeastern region of the United States, within the state of Louisiana. The municipality is located on the west bank of the Mississippi River, just across from New Orleans, making it part of the New Orleans–Metairie metropolitan area. |
Westwego administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Jefferson - other parishes in Louisiana |
Demography of Westwego
| Name of Westwego inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 8 534 inhabitants | 40 / 3 258 | ||
| Population density in Westwego | 2 379,2 pop/sq mi (918,6 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Westwego, LA
This City does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Westwego, LA
| 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 |
| CHALMETTE POST OFFICE | 3340 PARIS RD | 5042713140 |
| ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CLERK OF COURT | 2393 HWY 18 | 9854973331 |
| LOCKPORT POST OFFICE | 706 CRESCENT AVENUE | 9855328924 |
| MANDEVILLE POST OFFICE | 1 SAINT ANN DR | 9856267271 |
| SLIDELL MAIN POST OFFICE | 1950 SECOND ST | 9856411414 |
| GRAMERCY POST OFFICE | 417 E MAIN ST | 2258690741 |
| GOLDEN MEADOW POST OFFICE | 300 S ALEX PLAISANCE BLVD | 9854754909 |
| COVINGTON MAIN POST OFFICE | 1775 N COLUMBIA ST | 9853176450 |
| ST TAMMANY PARISH CLERK OF COURT | 701 N COLUMBIA STREET | 9858098710 |
| TERREBONNE PARISH CLERK OF COURT | 417 GOODE STREET | 9858687113 |
| LAFOURCHE PARISH CLERK OF COURT | 303 W THIRD ST | 9854474841 |
| PONCHATOULA POST OFFICE | 275 N 5TH ST | 9853866557 |
| HAMMOND POST OFFICE | 105 NORTHWEST RAILROAD AVE | 9853456019 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Westwego
There are 3 bank branches in Westwego.
Fifth District Savings Bank is the most popular bank in Westwego with 1 branch offices, followed by Capital One, National Association with 1 branch offices and then Regions Bank with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Westwego:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| Fifth District Savings Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Capital One, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Regions Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Westwego administrative numbers
| Westwego City code | 2281165 |
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| Westwego City postcode | 70094 |
Transportation modes in Westwego
| Airport | Southern Seaplane Airport 7.8 miles NAS JRB New Orleans 8.5 miles Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport 9.2 miles |
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Westwego territory
| Westwego area | 3,59 sq mi (9,29 km²) |
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| Westwego altitude | 3 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 29.9054 Longitude: -90.1435 Latitude: 29° 54' 19'' North Longitude: 90° 8' 37'' 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 Westwego | Currently, the town Westwego isn’t twinned |
| Natural parks | Westwego isn't part of a natural park |
What is Westwego close to?
| Nearby cities include: Harahan, Gretna, Kenner and Jean Lafitte | ||
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| Harahan | Harahan | Gretna |
| Harahan |  | Gretna |
| Lockport | Jean Lafitte | Jean Lafitte |
| Harahan 4.1 miles | Gretna 5.5 miles | Kenner 9.9 miles |
| Jean Lafitte 10.9 miles | Chalmette 11.3 miles | Hahnville 16.5 miles |
| New Orleans 17.1 miles | Edgard 26.2 miles | Lockport 29.7 miles |
| Pointe a la Hache 31.1 miles | ||
Distance between Westwego and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1678 miles | Houston : 315 miles closest | Philadelphia : 1099 miles |
| Phoenix : 1313 miles | San Antonio : 504 miles | San Diego : 1603 miles |
| Dallas : 439 miles | San Jose : 1886 miles | Jacksonville : 508 miles |
| Indianapolis : 719 miles | San Francisco : 1955 miles | Austin : 456 miles |
| Columbus : 806 miles | Fort Worth : 470 miles | Charlotte : 655 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Westwego, LA
Elementary schools in Westwego
Joshua Butler Elementary School
District of Jefferson ParishLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 499
Live Oak Manor Elementary School
District of Jefferson ParishLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 229
Lucille Cherbonnier/Norbert Rillieux Elementary School
District of Jefferson ParishLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 299
Myrtle C. Thibodeaux Elementary School
District of Jefferson ParishLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 311
Vic A. Pitre Elementary School
District of Jefferson ParishLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 359
Middle schools in Westwego
Stella Worley Middle School
District of Jefferson ParishLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 619
Private schools in Westwego
Our Lady Prompt Succor School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 7Students : 293
Leisure and activities in Westwego surrounding area
| Zoo | |
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| Audubon Zoo to New Orleans 1.6 miles | |
| Golf course | |
| Colonial Golf & Country Club to Harahan 4.2 miles | Timberlane Country Club to Gretna 6.4 miles |
| Stonebridge Golf Club of New Orleans - Executive Course to Gretna 6.9 miles | Stonebridge Golf Club of New Orleans - Championship Course to Gretna 7.6 miles |
| Chateau Golf & Country Club to Kenner 10.7 miles | |
Other information on the City of Westwego
| Nuclear power plant | Waterford Nuclear Generating Station 33 mile |
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