Bourg, Louisiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bourg
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 Bourg
Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Terrebonne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.74 sq mi (14.87 km2) |
| • Land | 5.65 sq mi (14.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,375 |
| • Density | 420.65/sq mi (162.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
70343
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| Area code(s) | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-09095 |
Bourg is a small community in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place. This means it is an area that looks like a town but is not officially a city or village. Bourg is part of a larger metropolitan area. This area includes the towns of Houma, Bayou Cane, and Thibodaux.
People in Bourg
In 2020, a special count of people was done. This count is called a census. The 2020 census showed that 2,375 people lived in Bourg.
Schools and Learning
The Terrebonne Parish School District runs the public schools in the area. Children in Bourg can attend Bourg Elementary School for younger grades. Older students go to South Terrebonne High School.
The Terrebonne Parish Library System used to have a library branch in Bourg. However, it closed permanently because of damage from Hurricane Ida. Plans are being made to build a new library nearby.
There was also a plan for a special public school, École Pointe-au-Chien, to be located in Bourg.
Wildlife Area Access
Bourg is a good starting point to reach the Pointe-aux-Chenes Wildlife Management Area (WMA). A WMA is a special place where wildlife is protected. People can visit for activities like hunting or fishing. You can get to this area by taking LA 24 and then LA 55 or LA 665 from Bourg.
See also
In Spanish: Bourg (Luisiana) para niños
