Alexandria, Louisiana

largest city and parish seat of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

Alexandria is a city in the state of Louisiana. It it the largest city in the Central Louisiana region, ninth-largest in the state and parish seat of Rapides Parish. Alexandria was incorporated in 1818. In 2020, about 45,000 people lived there.

Alexandria, Louisiana
City of Alexandria
Wide view of downtown Alexandria
Wide view of downtown Alexandria
Nickname: 
Alex (typically pronounced Ellic)
Map
Interactive map of Alexandria
Coordinates: 31°17′34″N 92°27′33″W / 31.29278°N 92.45917°W / 31.29278; -92.45917
Country United States
State Louisiana
ParishRapides
Incorporated1818; 206 years ago (1818)
City Charter1882; 142 years ago (1882)
Area
 • City29.18 sq mi (75.58 km2)
 • Land28.49 sq mi (73.79 km2)
 • Water0.69 sq mi (1.79 km2)
Elevation
75 ft (23 m)
Population
 • City45,275
 • RankRA: 1st
LA: 9th
 • Density1,589.10/sq mi (613.56/km2)
 • Metro
153,922
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
71301-03, 06–07, 09, 11, 15
Area code318
Phone Number Prefixes201, 290, 308, 318, 420, 427, 441–443, 445, 448, 449, 473, 483, 484, 487, 542, 561, 619, 767, 769, 787, 880
WebsiteCity of Alexandria

References change

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  2. "QuickFacts: Alexandria city, Louisiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 3, 2024.

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