Bayou Gauche, Louisiana facts for kids
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Bayou Gauche
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Fishing in the Bayou Gauche wetlands.
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 Bayou Gauche
Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. Charles |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.78 sq mi (40.86 km2) |
| • Land | 12.85 sq mi (33.29 km2) |
| • Water | 2.92 sq mi (7.57 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,161 |
| • Density | 168.13/sq mi (64.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-05315 |
Bayou Gauche is a census-designated place and fishing village, with an adjacent natural bayou and wetlands. It is located in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of 2020, its population was 2,161.
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Geography
Bayou Gauche is part of the Greater New Orleans region. It is located at 29°49′31″N 90°26′5″W / 29.82528°N 90.43472°W (29.825162, -90.434727).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the designated CDP has a total area of 20.2 square miles (52 km2), of which 17.6 square miles (46 km2) is land and 2.6 square miles (6.7 km2) (12.93%) is water.
Demographics
In 2020, it had a population of 2,161.
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| 2020 | 2,161 | — | |
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Economy
The fishing and shellfish industries have been important in the local economy. Some residences for people in those fields, and their families, are stilt houses in the bayou and wetlands.
Oil wells for petroleum production are also present.
Education
St. Charles Parish Public School System operates public schools:
- R. J. Vial Elementary School (grades 3-5) in Paradis - Opened in 1975
- J. B. Martin Middle School (grades 6-8) in Paradis
See also
In Spanish: Bayou Gauche para niños
