Information on Benton, Bossier Parish
The Town of Benton is located in the state of Louisiana, in Bossier Parish. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Benton Town HALL, Bossier Parish
| Benton Town Hall's address | Benton Benton Municipal Building 105 Sibley St, P.O. Box 1390 Benton LA 71006 United States | |
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| Phone number of Benton Town Hall | +1 318-965-2781 | |
| Benton, LA email | Loading... | |
| Benton official website | Not available | |
| Mayor of Benton | Albert Doughty | |
| Bossier Parish, Louisiana: Vital Records | Benton vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Louisiana birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Benton
What county is Benton LA in?Benton, LA is located in Bossier County |
Where is Benton, Louisiana ?Benton is in Bossier Parish, located in the northwestern part of Louisiana, USA. It lies northeast of Shreveport and serves as the parish seat of Bossier Parish. The town is situated near the Red River, placing it in proximity to important transportation routes and regional hubs within the state. |
Benton administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Bossier - other parishes in Louisiana |
Demography of Benton
| Name of Benton inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 1 948 inhabitants | 119 / 6 494 | ||
| Population density in Benton | 1 001,1 pop/sq mi (386,5 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Benton, LA
This Town does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Benton, LA
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| BOSSIER CITY POST OFFICE | 150 BENTON RD | 3187467926 |
| SHREVEPORT MAIN POST OFFICE | 2400 TEXAS AVENUE | 3186772288 |
| WASKOM POST OFFICE | 265 SPUR 156 | 9036872202 |
| SPRINGHILL POST OFFICE | 501 N GILES STREET | 3185393207 |
| MINDEN POST OFFICE | 111 SOUTH MONROE ST | 3183771765 |
| MARSHALL MAIN POST OFFICE | 202 EAST TRAVIS STREET | 9039384086 |
| HARRISON COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK | 200 WEST HOUSTON STREET | 9039358409 |
| DE SOTO PARISH CLERK OF COURT | 101 TEXAS STREET | 3188723110 |
| LAFAYETTE COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK | 3 COURTHOUSE SQUARE | 8709214878 |
| MAGNOLIA POST OFFICE | 120 N PINE ST | 8702342900 |
| PANOLA COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK | 110 SOUTH SYCAMORE STREET | 9036930306 |
| RED RIVER PARISH CLERK OF COURT OFFICE | 615 EAST CARROLL ST | 3189326741 |
| TEXARKANA MAIN POST OFFICE | 2211 NORTH ROBISON RD | 8446618730 |
| LONGVIEW POST OFFICE | 2336 S MOBBERLY AVENUE | 9037537644 |
| GREGG COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK | 101 EAST METHVIN | 9032343192 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Benton
There are 3 bank branches in Benton.
First National Bank of Benton is the most popular bank in Benton with 1 branch offices, followed by BOM Bank with 1 branch offices and then First Guaranty Bank with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Benton:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| First National Bank of Benton | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| BOM Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| First Guaranty Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Benton administrative numbers
| Benton Town code | 2206925 |
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| Benton Town postcode | 71006 |
Transportation modes in Benton
| Airport | Shreveport Downtown Airport 10.5 miles Barksdale Air Force Base 13.9 miles Shreveport Regional Airport 17.7 miles |
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Benton territory
| Benton area | 1,95 sq mi (5,04 km²) |
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| Benton altitude | 200 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 32.6921 Longitude: -93.7403 Latitude: 32° 41' 32'' North Longitude: 93° 44' 25'' 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 Benton | Currently, the town Benton isn’t twinned |
| Namesake of Benton |
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| Natural parks | Benton isn't part of a natural park |
What is Benton close to?
| Nearby cities include: Belcher, Blanchard, Gilliam and Bossier City | ||
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| Belcher | Belcher | Plain Dealing |
| Belcher |  | Bossier City |
| Blanchard | Blanchard | Bossier City |
| Belcher 7 miles | Blanchard 10.6 miles | Gilliam 11.2 miles |
| Bossier City 12.7 miles | Mooringsport 12.8 miles | Oil City 14.2 miles |
| Plain Dealing 15.1 miles | Hosston 15.8 miles | Shreveport 15.9 miles |
| Haughton 17.8 miles | Vivian 18.9 miles | Cotton Valley 20.3 miles |
| Greenwood 21.7 miles | Sarepta 21.9 miles | Doyline 22.3 miles |
| Uncertain 22.9 miles | Ida 23.1 miles | Waskom 24.1 miles |
| Rodessa 24.4 miles | Dixie Inn 24.8 miles | Cullen 25.6 miles |
Distance between Benton and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1425 miles | Houston : 224 miles | Philadelphia : 1151 miles |
| Phoenix : 1063 miles | San Antonio : 361 miles | San Diego : 1358 miles |
| Dallas : 176 miles closest | San Jose : 1617 miles | Jacksonville : 730 miles |
| Indianapolis : 647 miles | San Francisco : 1685 miles | Austin : 289 miles |
| Columbus : 782 miles | Fort Worth : 210 miles | Charlotte : 760 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Benton, LA
Elementary schools in Benton
Benton Elementary School
District of Bossier ParishLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 612
Kingston Elementary School
District of Bossier ParishLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 611
Middle schools in Benton
Benton Middle School
District of Bossier ParishLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 965
High schools in Benton
Benton High School
District of Bossier ParishLowest grade : 8, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1029
Leisure and activities in Benton surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Palmetto Country Club | Golf Club at Stonebridge to Bossier City 9.8 miles |
| Jerry Tim Brooks Golf Course to Shreveport 13.2 miles | Eastland Fairways to Haughton 13.9 miles |
| Querbes Park Golf Course to Shreveport 14.8 miles | Champion Links to Shreveport 15.2 miles |
| Shreveport Country Club to Shreveport 15.4 miles | Monterey Country Club to Vivian 16 miles |