Goldonna, Louisiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Goldonna, Louisiana
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Goldonna Town Hall
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Location of Goldonna in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Natchitoches |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.15 sq mi (34.06 km2) |
| • Land | 13.07 sq mi (33.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
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| • Total | 428 |
| • Rank | NC: 6th |
| • Density | 32.75/sq mi (12.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 318 |
| FIPS code | 22-29745 |
Goldonna is a small village located in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States. In 2020, about 428 people lived there. This village is part of the larger Natchitoches area. If you enjoy outdoor activities, you can find Saline Bayou south of Goldonna. It's a popular spot for canoeing in its unique blackwater.
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Where is Goldonna?
Goldonna is located in the state of Louisiana. The village covers an area of about 34 square kilometers (or 13.15 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Goldonna?
The number of people living in Goldonna has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 260 | — | |
| 1940 | 256 | −1.5% | |
| 1950 | 364 | 42.2% | |
| 1960 | 292 | −19.8% | |
| 1970 | 337 | 15.4% | |
| 1980 | 526 | 56.1% | |
| 1990 | 417 | −20.7% | |
| 2000 | 457 | 9.6% | |
| 2010 | 430 | −5.9% | |
| 2020 | 428 | −0.5% | |
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Goldonna's Population in 2020
In 2020, the village had 428 residents. There were 146 households and 90 families living in Goldonna at that time. Most of the people living in Goldonna are White (non-Hispanic), making up about 95.56% of the population.
Schools in Goldonna
The main school in the village is Goldonna Elementary/Junior High School. It teaches students from pre-kindergarten all the way up to 8th grade. Some students even travel from the nearby village of Ashland to attend this school.
Famous People from Goldonna
Some notable people have come from Goldonna, including:
- Gordon Gunter, a scientist who studied fish and fishing.
- Patricia Maxwell, a writer known for her romance novels.
- Riley J. Wilson, a politician.
Gallery
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Louisiana Trails railroad car in Goldonna
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Goldonna Baptist Church
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Goldonna Elementary School
See also
In Spanish: Goldonna para niños
