Information on Cankton, St. Landry Parish
The Village of Cankton is located in the state of Louisiana, in St. Landry Parish. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Cankton Village HALL, St. Landry Parish
| Cankton Village Hall's address | Cankton Cankton Municipal Building 107 Dandurand Rd, 107 Dandurand Rd Cankton LA 70584 United States | |
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| Phone number of Cankton Village Hall | +1 337-668-4456 | |
| Cankton, LA email | Loading... | |
| Cankton official website | Not available | |
| Mayor of Cankton | Susan Menard | |
| St. Landry Parish, Louisiana: Vital Records | Cankton vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Louisiana birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Cankton
What county is Cankton LA in?Cankton, LA is located in St. Landry County |
Where is Cankton, Louisiana ?Cankton is a municipality in St. Landry Parish. Situated in the southern region of Louisiana, USA, it lies northeast of Lafayette. This small village is part of the Acadiana region, known for its rich Cajun culture and proximity to larger cities such as Opelousas to the north. |
Cankton administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. Landry - other parishes in Louisiana |
Demography of Cankton
| Name of Cankton inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 484 inhabitants | 224 / 7 927 | ||
| Population density in Cankton | 237,4 pop/sq mi (91,7 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Cankton, LA
This Village does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Cankton, LA
| Name | Street | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| SCOTT POST OFFICE | 5926 CAMERON ST. | 3372371589 |
| LAFAYETTE POST OFFICE | 1105 MOSS ST | 3372697112 |
| LAFAYETTE PARISH CLERK OF COURT | 800 S BUCHANAN ST | 3372916400 |
| ST LANDRY PARISH CLERK OF COURT | 118 S COURT STREET SUITE 206 | 3379425606 |
| ACADIA PARISH CLERK OF COURT | 500 NE COURT CIRCLE | 3377888881 |
| ST MARTIN PARISH CLERK OF COURT OFFICE | 415 ST MARTIN STREET | 3373942210 |
| VERMILION PARISH CLERK OF COURT | 100 N STATE ST SUITE 101 | 3378981992 |
| IBERIA PARISH CLERK OF COURT | 300 IBERIA STREET 1ST FLOOR | 3373657282 |
| JEFFERSON DAVIS PARISH CLERK OF COURT | 300 STATE ST SUITE 106 | 3378241160 |
| OAKDALE POST OFFICE | 240 E 6TH AVENUE | 3183359809 |
| NEW ROADS POST OFFICE | 148 NEW ROADS ST | 2256388990 |
| PLAQUEMINE POST OFFICE | 58015 CANAL ST | 2256850858 |
| IBERVILLE PARISH CLERK OF COURT | 58050 MERIAM ST | 2256875160 |
| ST MARY PARISH CLERK OF COURT | 500 MAIN STREET 2ND FL | 3378284100 |
| ST FRANCISVILLE POST OFFICE | 5613 COMMERCE STREET | 2257848945 |
Cankton administrative numbers
| Cankton Village code | 2212420 |
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| Cankton Village postcode | 70584 (Another town has the same postcode) |
Transportation modes in Cankton
| Airport | Lafayette Regional Airport 12.3 miles St. Landry Parish Airport 14.8 miles Acadiana Regional Airport 25.3 miles |
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Cankton territory
| Cankton area | 2,04 sq mi (5,28 km²) |
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| Cankton altitude | 43 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 30.3455 Longitude: -92.1131 Latitude: 30° 20' 44'' North Longitude: 92° 6' 47'' 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 Cankton | Currently, the town Cankton isn’t twinned |
| Natural parks | Cankton isn't part of a natural park |
What is Cankton close to?
| Nearby cities include: Carencro, Sunset, Grand Coteau and Church Point | ||
|---|---|---|
| Church Point | Sunset | Sunset |
| Church Point |  | Carencro |
| Duson | Carencro | Carencro |
| Carencro 5.1 miles | Sunset 5.3 miles | Grand Coteau 6.6 miles |
| Church Point 7.3 miles | Scott 7.4 miles | Duson 9 miles |
| Lafayette 10.6 miles | Leonville 11.2 miles | Arnaudville 11.5 miles |
| Rayne 11.7 miles | Opelousas 12.7 miles | Breaux Bridge 13.1 miles |
| Maurice 16.5 miles | Port Barre 17.3 miles | Broussard 17.5 miles |
| Crowley 18 miles | Youngsville 18.6 miles | Washington 19 miles |
| Henderson 19.1 miles | Parks 19.2 miles | Chataignier 19.7 miles |
Distance between Cankton and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1556 miles | Houston : 200 miles closest | Philadelphia : 1167 miles |
| Phoenix : 1192 miles | San Antonio : 389 miles | San Diego : 1481 miles |
| Dallas : 322 miles | San Jose : 1766 miles | Jacksonville : 624 miles |
| Indianapolis : 734 miles | San Francisco : 1835 miles | Austin : 337 miles |
| Columbus : 842 miles | Fort Worth : 351 miles | Charlotte : 737 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Cankton, LA
Elementary schools in Cankton
Cankton Elementary School
District of St. Landry ParishLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 4
Students : 587
Leisure and activities in Cankton surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Farm Golf Club to Lafayette 7 miles | The Wetlands Golf Course to Lafayette 7.3 miles |
| Jay & Lionel Herbert Municipal Golf Course to Lafayette 10.2 miles | Oakbourne Country Club to Lafayette 11.9 miles |
| Par Three at Links of Lafayette to Lafayette 14.6 miles | Les Vieux Chenes Golf Course to Youngsville 18.4 miles |