Holmwood, Louisiana facts for kids
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Holmwood, Louisiana
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 Holmwood, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Holmwood, Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Louisiana |
| Parish | Calcasieu |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 337 |
| GNIS feature ID | 535746 |
Holmwood is a small place in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States. It's not a city or a town with its own mayor or city council. Instead, it's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of a larger parish (like a county) but don't have their own separate local government.
What is Holmwood?
Holmwood is an unincorporated community. Think of it as a neighborhood or a small area that doesn't have its own official city government. Instead, the local services, like roads and police, are managed by the larger Calcasieu Parish. Many small communities across the United States are unincorporated.
Where is Holmwood Located?
Holmwood is found in the southwestern part of Louisiana. It's in Calcasieu Parish, which is a parish in Louisiana, similar to a county in other states.
Getting There
You can find Holmwood where two important roads meet: Louisiana Highway 14 and Louisiana Highway 27. These highways help people travel through the area.
Nearby Cities
Holmwood is located about 10.8 miles (which is about 17.4 kilometers) southeast of a much larger city called Lake Charles. Lake Charles is a well-known city in Louisiana, and Holmwood is a smaller community close by.
