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Copenhagen, Louisiana
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 Copenhagen, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Copenhagen, Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Caldwell |
| Elevation | 213 ft (65 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71418
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| Area code(s) | 318 |
| GNIS feature ID | 554086 |
Copenhagen is a small, quiet community in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is not an official city or town. Instead, it is known as an unincorporated community.
About Copenhagen, Louisiana
Copenhagen is located in the northeastern part of Louisiana. It sits near the Ouachita River, which is a major river in the area. The community is found on Highway 849. This highway helps connect Copenhagen to other nearby places.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place that does not have its own local government. This means it doesn't have a mayor or a city council. Instead, it is managed by the larger area it is part of. For Copenhagen, that larger area is Caldwell Parish. People living in unincorporated communities still follow the rules and laws of their parish or county.
Location and Features
Copenhagen is situated west and south of the Ouachita River. This river is important for the region's geography and history. The community is also northeast of another small place called Holum. People living in Copenhagen use the ZIP code 71418 for their mail. A ZIP code helps the postal service deliver mail to the correct location.
