Plaquemine, Louisiana

city in Louisiana, United States

Plaquemine is a city in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The population is 6,269 according to 2020 census.[4] It is part of the greater Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Plaquemine, Louisiana
City of Plaquemine
Old Square
Old Square
Nickname: 
"City of Hospitality"[1]
Map
Interactive map of Plaquemine
Coordinates: 30°17′03″N 91°14′26″W / 30.28417°N 91.24056°W / 30.28417; -91.24056
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
ParishIberville
Settled1775; 249 years ago (1775)
Incorporated1838; 186 years ago (1838)
Government
 • MayorEdwin M. "Ed" Reeves Jr. (D)[2]
Area
 • Total3.01 sq mi (7.79 km2)
 • Land2.92 sq mi (7.57 km2)
 • Water0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2)
Elevation
23 ft (7 m)
Population
 • Total6,269
 • Density2,144.71/sq mi (828.08/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
70764
Area code225
FIPS code22-60880
Websitewww.plaquemine.org

References

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  1. "Things to Do". City of Plaquemine. Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
  2. "City of Plaquemine Mayor". City of Plaquemine. Retrieved July 11, 2018.
  3. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  4. 4.0 4.1 "QuickFacts: Plaquemine city, Louisiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 2, 2024.

Other websites

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Official website