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Presquille, Louisiana

Coordinates: 29°33′50″N 90°38′46″W / 29.56389°N 90.64611°W / 29.56389; -90.64611
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Presquille, Louisiana
Presquille, Louisiana is located in Louisiana
Presquille, Louisiana
Presquille, Louisiana
Presquille, Louisiana is located in the United States
Presquille, Louisiana
Presquille, Louisiana
Coordinates: 29°33′50″N 90°38′46″W / 29.56389°N 90.64611°W / 29.56389; -90.64611
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
ParishTerrebonne
Area
 • Total0.78 sq mi (2.03 km2)
 • Land0.78 sq mi (2.03 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
10 ft (3 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,703
 • Density2,174.97/sq mi (840.12/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code985
GNIS feature ID541169[2]

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.[3] Louisiana Highway 24 passes through the community.

Geography

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has an area of 0.785 square miles (2.03 km2), all land.[3]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
20201,703
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

Government and infrastructure

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The United States Postal Service operates the Bourg Post Office within the Presquille CDP.[5][6]

Education

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It is in the Terrebonne Parish School District.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  2. ^ "Presquille". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  3. ^ a b "2010 Census Gazetteer Files - Places: Louisiana". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved January 16, 2017.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  5. ^ "BOURG — Post Office™". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 17, 2024. 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."
  6. ^ "2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Presquille CDP, LA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 17, 2024. - Compare to the relevant addresses.
  7. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Terrebonne Parish, LA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 17, 2024. - Text list