Presquille, Louisiana Explained

Official Name:Presquille, Louisiana
Pushpin Map:Louisiana#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Louisiana
Subdivision Type2:Parish
Subdivision Name2:Terrebonne
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:2.03
Area Land Km2:2.03
Area Water Km2:0.00
Area Total Sq Mi:0.78
Area Land Sq Mi:0.78
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:1703
Population Density Km2:840.12
Population Density Sq Mi:2174.97
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:10
Coordinates:29.5639°N -90.6461°W
Area Code:985
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:541169

Presquille is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States. Its population was 1,807 as of the 2010 census.[2] Louisiana Highway 24 passes through the community.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has an area of, all land.[2]

Government and infrastructure

The United States Postal Service operates the Bourg Post Office within the Presquille CDP.[3] [4]

Education

It is in the Terrebonne Parish School District.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. March 20, 2022.
  2. Web site: 2010 Census Gazetteer Files - Places: Louisiana. U.S. Census Bureau. January 16, 2017.
  3. Web site: BOURG — Post Office™. U.S. Census Bureau. 2024-02-17. 3806 COUNTRY DR BOURG, LA 70343-9998. - Compare to the CDP map, and to Bourg CDP map. The City of Houston stated: "The U.S. Postal Service establishes ZIP codes and mailing addresses in order to maximize the efficiency of their system, not to recognize jurisdictional boundaries."
  4. Web site: 2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Presquille CDP, LA. U.S. Census Bureau. 2024-02-17. - Compare to the relevant addresses.
  5. Web site: 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Terrebonne Parish, LA. U.S. Census Bureau. 2024-02-17. - Text list