Killona, Louisiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Killona
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Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. Charles |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.88 sq mi (2.28 km2) |
| • Land | 0.80 sq mi (2.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
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| • Total | 724 |
| • Density | 908.41/sq mi (350.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-39720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403174 |
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Killona is a small community in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area defined by the government for counting people.
In 2020, about 724 people lived in Killona. The community was sadly hit by a strong tornado on December 14, 2022. This tornado caused a lot of damage to buildings. It also injured several people and tragically caused one death.
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Where is Killona?
Killona is located in the state of Louisiana. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 29°59′58″N 90°29′13″W / 29.99944°N 90.48694°W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Killona covers a total area of about 9.3 square miles (24 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 8.5 square miles (22 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.9 square miles (2.3 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Killona?
The number of people living in Killona has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 797 | — | |
| 2010 | 793 | −0.5% | |
| 2020 | 724 | −8.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 797 people. By 2010, the population was 793. In the most recent count in 2020, 724 people lived in Killona.
Schools in Killona
The St. Charles Parish Public School System runs the public schools in the area. Students from Killona attend Hahnville High School. This high school is located in a nearby community called Boutte.
Interesting Places to Visit
Killona has a few notable places that are part of its history and daily life.
Killona Plantation
The Killona Plantation is a historic large farm. It was active for many years, until the 1970s. A notable person connected to this site was Mae Louise Miller.
Waterford 3 Nuclear Generating Station
Killona is home to the Waterford 3 power plant. This station is operated by Entergy Nuclear. Waterford 3 is very important because it produces a lot of electricity. It generates about 10% of all the power used in the state of Louisiana.
See also
In Spanish: Killona para niños
