Baywood, Louisiana facts for kids
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Baywood, Louisiana
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 Baywood, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Baywood, Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | East Baton Rouge |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 547555 |
Baywood is a small place in Louisiana, a state in the southern United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that does not have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it is part of a larger area called a parish.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it is not officially a city or town. It does not have its own mayor or city council. Instead, it is governed by the larger county or parish it is in. For Baywood, this means it is part of East Baton Rouge Parish.
Where is Baywood Located?
Baywood is found in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It is about 30 miles (about 48 kilometers) northeast of Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge is the capital city of Louisiana.
Baywood's Elevation
Baywood is located about 105 feet (about 32 meters) above sea level. This measurement tells us how high the land is compared to the ocean. Its exact location can be found using coordinates: 30 degrees, 41 minutes, 28 seconds North and 90 degrees, 52 minutes, 59 seconds West.
Area Code for Baywood
If you needed to call someone in Baywood, you would use the area code 225. An area code is a special set of numbers used before a phone number. It helps direct calls to the correct region.
