Montegut, Louisiana facts for kids
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Montegut
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 Montegut
Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Terrebonne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.52 sq mi (11.70 km2) |
| • Land | 4.21 sq mi (10.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,465 |
| • Density | 348/sq mi (134/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
70377
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| Area code(s) | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-51550 |
Montegut is a small community in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 1,465 people lived there.
Montegut is part of a larger area that includes the cities of Houma, Bayou Cane, and Thibodaux. You might know Montegut from the 2012 movie Beasts of the Southern Wild, which was filmed there.
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A Look Back: Montegut's History
Montegut started growing around a sugar mill. This mill was built way back in 1883.
The community got its name in 1885. A congressman named Edward James Gay named it. He chose the name to honor Gabriel Montegut. Gabriel Montegut was a well-known person from Houma, which is the main town of the parish.
In 1941, a guide to Louisiana reported that Montegut was about 8 feet above sea level. At that time, only about 200 people lived there.
Where is Montegut?
Montegut is located in southern Louisiana. Its exact spot is 29°28′25″N 90°33′19″W / 29.47361°N 90.55528°W.
The United States Census Bureau says that Montegut covers a total area of about 4.5 square miles (11.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.5 square miles (11.6 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square mile (0.2 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Montegut?
The number of people living in Montegut changes over time. Here's how the population has looked:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 1,784 | — | |
| 2000 | 1,803 | 1.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,540 | −14.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,465 | −4.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,465 people living in Montegut. These people lived in 594 households, and 443 of those were families.
Learning in Montegut
Public schools in Montegut are managed by the Terrebonne Parish School District. Students in the community can attend Montegut Elementary School and Montegut Middle School.
There is also a public school called École Pointe-au-Chien nearby. Even though it has a Montegut postal address, it is actually in Pointe-aux-Chenes. This school used to be Pointe-aux-Chenes Elementary School.
For students who want to continue their education after high school, Fletcher Technical Community College serves the area. Also, Delgado Community College includes Terrebonne Parish in its service area.
Montegut in Movies
Montegut was the main place where the 2012 film Beasts of the Southern Wild was filmed. The director, Benh Zeitlin, and his team set up their work in an old gas station in town.
They built the movie's fictional village, called the "Bathtub," by hand. They used items they found and old, rusty equipment from around the area. This movie was very popular and was even nominated for four Academy Awards.
See also
In Spanish: Montegut (Luisiana) para niños
